‘Aid to Kyiv ‘hangs by a thread’ due to migration disputes in the U.S. Senate’ – Associated Press

The American Senate is urgently trying to reach an agreement on border policies. Democrats are seeking a compromise that would garner support from Republicans and ultimately secure funds for military aid to Ukraine.

This information reports the Associated Press.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has been privately discussing changes to U.S. immigration policy for two months and hopes to unveil its proposal this week. However, the initiative faces strong resistance, including from former presidential candidate Donald Trump, notes the news agency.

It is uncertain whether the changes to border policy, privately coordinated with the White House, will convince a majority of Republican senators. Democrats also have concerns about the initiative, believing it may harm refugees seeking asylum in America.

In general, the future of the bill, addressing one of the most “explosive issues in American politics,” is in question. The Congress has not made significant changes to immigration and border legislation for decades, and the positions of the parties have become even more entrenched, emphasizes AP.

Nevertheless, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has stated that the situation requires urgent resolution as the Ukrainian Armed Forces are running out of ammunition.

“The future of the conflict in Ukraine hangs by a thread. The security of our Western democracy hangs by a thread,” emphasized the politician.