The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill providing additional aid to Ukraine and imposing fresh sanctions on Russia, in a move that underscores growing divisions within the Republican Party over foreign policy. The legislation, known as the Ukraine Support Act, was approved by a vote of 226 to 195, with 18 Republicans […]
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The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill providing additional aid to Ukraine and imposing fresh sanctions on Russia, in a move that underscores growing divisions within the Republican Party over foreign policy.
The legislation, known as the Ukraine Support Act, was approved by a vote of 226 to 195, with 18 Republicans and one independent joining Democrats to support the measure after lawmakers used a rare discharge petition to bring it to the House floor.
The bill authorises more than $1 billion in assistance for Ukraine, alongside up to $8 billion in direct loans to support the country’s ongoing defence and recovery efforts.
It also introduces tougher sanctions and export controls targeting Russian financial institutions, the oil and mining sectors, as well as senior Russian officials.
The vote represents a significant setback for President Donald Trump, whose administration has adopted a more cautious approach to support for Ukraine since returning to office in 2025.
The development comes just a day after another group of Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to pass a resolution seeking to limit the president’s authority to continue military operations against Iran without congressional approval.
Despite securing passage in the House, the future of the Ukraine Support Act remains uncertain. The legislation must still be approved by the U.S. Senate, where Republican leaders have yet to schedule a vote on similar measures while awaiting guidance from the White House.
The bill is also expected to face opposition from President Trump should it eventually reach his desk.
The House vote comes amid ongoing efforts to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, as diplomatic efforts to broker a peace agreement between the two countries remain stalled.
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