US Senate Deadlock Threatens Ukraine's Future

Republican senators in the US have blocked a $106bn bill that would have provided funds to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as bolstering security along the US-Mexico border. The bill has become a lightning rod issue, as Republicans see it as an opportunity to push through more hardline immigration policies. The deadlock in the Senate is seen as a litmus test for the impact of domestic politics on western support for Ukraine. Without congressional approval, the US may run out of funds to aid Ukraine's war effort by the end of the year. The international coalition supporting Ukraine is weakening, and there are concerns that Russia could advance further if Ukraine lacks sufficient weapons and support.