In the US Congress, Republicans are threatening to block $60 billion in aid to Ukraine unless there is first agreement from Democrats on immigration security at US borders.
Politico writes about this.
And here there is a big stumbling block. The six main negotiators are grappling with the dispute over raising U.S. asylum requirements, with the Republican Party arguing it is a prerequisite for aid to Ukraine and Democrats so far refusing.
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Negotiations are still ongoing. And Wednesday's discussion was positive, sources said. Senators plan to continue negotiations during the Thanksgiving break. Though Senate leaders say there is a long way to go.
– This is critically important. Help to Ukraine is very important in terms of time. People fight and die every day. We must act quickly,” said Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin, a Democrat.
Politico believes that aid to Ukraine and Israel is under threat as never before. Lawmakers say the case is far from over, but they have powerful allies in congressional leadership and the White House. However, the situation is becoming more complicated every week.
US President Joe Biden has now signed a stopgap budget bill that doesn't expire until January, meaning additional spending cannot be included in the funding bill until the end of the year.
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