GOP doubts rise on Ukraine-border deal despite last-ditch Zelensky trip
by Al Weaver - 12/12/23 6:00 AM ET
Senate Republicans on the eve of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s arrival in Washington are casting increasing doubt they will reach a deal unlocking aid to his country by the end of the year.
Help for Ukraine is linked to talks on a border deal, and senators on Monday said they were no closer to reaching an agreement on the issue, which would push work on the $111 billion package requested by President Biden into 2024. The package was to cover money for Ukraine, Israel, the border and other priorities.
On Monday, the lead GOP negotiator conceded that time was almost up on the talks.
Asked if the border talks are set to spill into the new year, Sen. James Lankford (Okla.) responded, “At this point, yeah.”
“The clock’s been running out over the weekend,” he added.
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