US House of Representatives advances bill on aid to Ukraine and sanctions against the Russian Federation
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The US House of Representatives supported the consideration of a bill on aid to Ukraine and sanctions against the Russian Federation. 218 lawmakers voted in favor of the decision.
The U.S. House of Representatives supported the further consideration of a legislative initiative to provide military aid to Ukraine and introduce tougher sanctions against Russia. This was reported by Republican Congressman Don Bacon on the social network X, according to UNN.
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According to Bacon, 218 lawmakers voted in favor of continuing the consideration of the petition, while 204 voted against. The congressman noted that the final vote on the decision is expected to take place the following day.
Bacon called the vote a "Churchill moment"
Commenting on the voting results, Bacon emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia.
"This is our Churchill moment, and we must pass this test,"
The vote took place amid growing discussions in Washington regarding support for Ukraine. Earlier, a bipartisan group of senators appealed to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, calling for the release of $600 million in security assistance for Ukraine and other allies in Eastern Europe, expressing concern over delays in the allocation of these funds.
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