US Senate leaders declare no Ukraine aid before the year's end.

US Senate leaders from both parties announced on Tuesday that they won't be able to approve additional funding for Ukraine before the end of the year. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Republican leader Mitch McConnell issued a joint statement, expressing hope for swift action in the new year as negotiators work through remaining issues. The statement emphasized a commitment to addressing national security challenges, including support for Ukraine, Israel, and allies in the Indo-Pacific region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had sought aid during his visit to Washington, remains optimistic about US support for his country.

The congressional impasse on new aid for Ukraine is a setback for President Joe Biden's foreign policy, focusing on supporting Ukraine and strengthening the Atlantic alliance. While questions arise about the open-ended nature of US support, Republicans, finding the cost steep, have linked their support to a drastic tightening of US immigration policy. The negotiations on this issue did not conclude in time. President Biden attempted to improve the proposal's prospects by tying Ukraine's aid to a $14 billion offer to Israel, but the tactic has not yielded positive results so far.

While the failure of Congress to approve the aid package for Ukraine doesn't signal the end of US support, hurdles exist in the House of Representatives. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes the need for oversight, expressing concerns about allocating billions without a clear strategy. Johnson faces opposition from the hard right of his party, including those close to former President Donald Trump. The situation in the House complicates efforts to provide additional aid to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy acknowledges the potential impact of Trump's return to the White House on the conflict in Ukraine.