Live: US House passes bill in support of Ukraine, sanctions Russia
Summary
The US House of Representatives passed a bill to provide over $1 billion in aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, despite opposition from some Republican leaders. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in person to discuss a full ceasefire.Key Facts
- The US House voted 226-195 to pass a bill aiding Ukraine and sanctioning parts of the Russian economy.
- The bill would provide more than $1 billion for Ukraine's security and rebuilding, plus an additional $8 billion in defense loans.
- Some Republican leaders opposed the bill, worried it could hurt negotiation efforts.
- The House showed growing frustration with President Donald Trump’s handling of the Ukraine conflict.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky sent an open letter inviting Putin to meet face-to-face and called for a full ceasefire.
- Russian President Putin said Russia will strengthen its air defenses after recent Ukrainian drone attacks into Russian territory.
- Putin signaled openness to compromise if Ukraine agrees to terms from his meeting with President Trump in Alaska.
- Ukrainian drone strikes have hit important Russian energy sites, including one in Putin’s hometown of Saint Petersburg.
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