The US Senate, led by Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, has tied aid to Ukraine to a broader national security bill that also covers border measures and other international commitments. Reports from RIA News note that Schumer warned Ukraine could face a perilous future if Republican lawmakers in Congress withhold their support while awaiting Donald Trump’s return to the presidency.
Schumer pointed to fear among several Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, suggesting that concern over Trump’s potential reentry into the White House is influencing their stance on the package.
According to the senator, the stakes for Ukraine are high and the window for decisive action may be tightening during this political moment.
Former President Donald Trump has characterized the proposed package as a monster bill and argued that only a left-leaning faction would back it, calling for a near-term rejection from his political opponents while criticizing the administration’s approach to border and security policy.
The bipartisan proposal, introduced by a Democrat-controlled Senate on February 4, was developed in collaboration with the White House. It seeks to allocate substantial funding for multiple priorities: border security, Ukraine, Israel, and partners across the Indo-Pacific region. The package includes about $20.23 billion for border enforcement, roughly $60.06 billion for Ukraine aid, $14.1 billion for Israel, and $4.83 billion for partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
In related remarks, Trump described his own plans to address Ukraine swiftly, suggesting a resolution could be achieved within a day if certain conditions were met, a claim that sparked renewed discussion about strategy and timing in U.S. foreign policy debates.