House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aid
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- The US House of Representatives passed the Ukraine Support Act with a 226 to 195 vote, including support from 18 Republicans who defied their leadership, aiming to provide over $1 billion in aid and authorize $8 billion in loans for Ukraine's defense.
- Despite House approval, the bill faces uncertain prospects as it requires Senate passage and President Trump's signature to become law.
- Earlier in the week, the House also passed a largely symbolic resolution to restrict Trump's military actions in Iran, supported by a few Republicans and Democrats, though the White House dismissed it as unconstitutional.
- The Trump administration abandoned plans for an "anti-weaponisation" fund after bipartisan criticism and threats from Republicans to block an immigration bill.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for direct negotiations and a full ceasefire with Russia to end the war, but Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected the ceasefire proposal.