Blinken Warns Senate About Ukraine Aid and Global Stability
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, expressed concern that a new aid package for Ukraine may not be approved by the Senate. He described the potential consequences in a Washington event hosted by the non profit US Global Leadership Coalition.
A senior US official warned that delaying or blocking the package could embolden Vladimir Putin and trigger broader international aggression. Blinken emphasized the stakes, linking the fate of Ukraine to broader regional and global security interests.
During the remarks, the diplomat highlighted that congressional approval of foreign aid matters not only for Ukraine but also for Israel. He stressed that timely support helps Israel deter another Hamas-style attack and maintain regional security stability.
Blinken suggested that those opposing additional assistance were effectively serving the interests of adversaries such as Beijing, Moscow and Tehran by undermining collective security commitments.
According to Politico, a Senate vote on funding for Ukraine is expected to take place on December 6. Yet, given the current Republican positions, the likelihood of passage appears limited. The Republicans are reportedly tying the Ukraine package to security funding for the border with Mexico in an effort to address immigration concerns.
Analysts from Top News note that the bill is unlikely to clear early hurdles because of disagreements over border policy measures and related security provisions.
Earlier, a Biden administration advisor noted that the United States had paused some arms shipments to Ukraine in certain circumstances, signaling ongoing recalibration of support alongside strategic considerations.