Donald Tusk, the prime minister of Poland, has launched a scathing attack on the US senate after Republicans voted against a bill to provide $60 billion in aid to Ukraine.

The bill bundles together financial support for Ukraine and Israel with measures to reinforce America’s border security in a package worth a total of $118 billion.

Following months of negotiation, the bill, which needed 60 votes to advance, was squarely defeated by a 49-50 vote after Republican Senators came under pressure to reject it from former president Donald Trump.

Addressing the Senate’s decision, Mr Tusk wrote on Twitter: “Dear Republican Senators of America. Ronald Reagan, who helped millions of us to win back our freedom and independence, must be turning in his grave today. Shame on you.”

Despite the bill’s defeat, Ukraine clings to the possibility that US Congress could yet provide the much-needed aid. The Senate is expected to vote on Thursday on a $96 billion package that strips out the immigration provisions but leaves the foreign aid intact.

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