The U.S. Senate will begin consideration of a package including aid for Israel and Ukraine as soon as next week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters on Tuesday, adding that an aid bill is needed even if there is no agreement with Republicans on funding for border security measures.

The US Senate will begin consideration of a package including aid for Israel and Ukraine next week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters on Tuesday, adding that an aid bill is needed even if there is no agreement with Republicans on funding for border security measures.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to bring President Joe Biden’s request for $106 billion in funding to the floor as soon as next week, he said Sunday.

New US aid for Ukraine and Israel will be difficult to pass before the end of the year, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner said, while Congress remains at odds over proposed changes to securing the southern border.