Ukraine Aid Hangs in Balance as U.S. Budget Official Warns of 'Dire' Situation

Negotiations over immigration delay aid replenishment, threatening Ukraine's ability to fend off Russia and maintain government operations.

Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, warns of rapidly diminishing time for lawmakers to replenish U.S. aid for Ukraine.
Ukraine aid is tied up in negotiations over immigration, with a deal yet to be reached.
The U.S. sent a $250 million weapons package to Ukraine last month, likely the last due to lack of funding.
Without additional U.S. aid, Ukraine's ability to pay its civil servants and maintain its government amid Russia's attacks could be compromised.
Washington faces two deadlines, Jan. 19 and Feb. 2, to fund the federal government or risk a shutdown at the start of a presidential election year.