US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump
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The US House of Representatives has passed legislation to provide aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, indicating a shift among some Republicans against President Trump. The Ukraine Support Act was approved with bipartisan support, although its future in the Senate remains uncertain. The bill includes significant financial assistance for Ukraine and stringent sanctions on Russia, reflecting ongoing tensions in US foreign policy.
- ▪The House voted 226 to 195 for the Ukraine Support Act, which had been stalled for months.
- ▪Eighteen Republicans and one independent joined Democrats to pass the bill, showing a fracture in party unity.
- ▪The bill includes over $1 billion in assistance for Ukraine and up to $8 billion in support through direct loans.
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World US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday to provide aid to Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia, the latest sign that some Republicans are willing to defy party leaders and push back on President Donald Trump. By Reuters 5 Jun 2026 US President Donald Trump answers questions from the news media after an announcement on 'Beautiful, Clean Coal' in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 04 June 2026. Trump announced a plan to invest 700 million US dollars in coal plants and energy infrastructure under the Defense Production Act.
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