House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new sanctions on Russia

The House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday to provide over $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid to Ukraine, along with an additional $8 billion in loans for defense. This bill also imposes new sanctions on key sectors of the Russian economy. The vote, 226-195, represents a significant foreign policy move by the House, bypassing Republican leadership objections. Supporters argued the bill would help Ukraine negotiate from a position of strength, while opponents, including Republican leaders, contended it could undermine ongoing negotiations for a stronger outcome. This action marks the House's second major foreign policy break with President Trump this week.

The House of Representatives passed legislation to provide over $1 billion in security and reconstruction aid to Ukraine, along with an additional $8 billion in loans for defense. This vote, 226-195, also includes sanctions against key segments of the Russian economy and represents a significant foreign policy break with Republican leaders and Donald Trump. Supporters used a discharge petition to bypass leadership objections, arguing the bill would help Ukraine negotiate from a position of strength. The measure, sponsored by Representative Gregory Meeks, aims to reinforce US commitment to Ukraine amidst the ongoing war. This marks the House's second major foreign policy divergence from Trump this week, following a war powers resolution concerning Iran.