US Senate Republican leader says it's almost impossible to approve aid to Ukraine before Christmas

The US Congress is unlikely to approve an additional funding package for Ukraine before Christmas, even if the two parties reach a deal in the coming days that includes it, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has said. Source: European Pravda, citing Reuters Quote from McConnell: "(It) is practically impossible - even if we reach an agreement - to craft it, get it through the Senate, get to the House, before Christmas."

Details: The official added that there would be no final agreement on aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region unless US President Joe Biden fully engages in negotiations with Senate Republicans to include provisions restricting migrant flows across the US-Mexico border.

Quote: "There won't be a deal until Joe Biden and Republicans reach an agreement. Without him, there is no deal." Details: The news agency reported that the House of Representatives and the Senate will take a Christmas break after 14 December.

Both chambers are due to reconvene in the second week of January 2024.

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