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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nimo Omer

Friday briefing: Why a deadlock in the US senate could have dire consequences for Ukraine

 United States President Joe Biden delivers remarks urging the US Congress to pass his national security supplemental request.
United States President Joe Biden delivers remarks urging the US Congress to pass his national security supplemental request. Photograph: Shutterstock

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Uncertainty chokes the resolve of western support for Ukraine after Republican senators blocked a $106bn bill that would have provided funds to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan – as well as bolstering security along the US-Mexico border. Although many Republicans are in favour of providing aid to Ukraine, the bill has become a lightning rod issue, as the GOP have realised they could use it as leverage to push through more hardline immigration policies.

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