US House of Representatives approved $8 billion in aid to Ukraine and new sanctions against the Russian Federation
Kyiv • UNN
The US House of Representatives approved $8 billion in military loans for Ukraine. The law also provides for new sanctions against the Russian Federation.
The U.S. House of Representatives supported a bill on aid to Ukraine and the imposition of additional sanctions against Russia. This is reported by UNN.
Details
226 congressmen voted in favor of the document — 207 representatives of the Democratic Party, 18 Republicans, and one independent congressman. 195 members of the House of Representatives voted against it.
According to the passed law, it provides for the U.S. to grant Ukraine military loans amounting to up to 8 billion dollars, assistance in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, as well as the introduction of new restrictions against the Russian Federation.
As a reminder
The day before, AP reported that the House of Representatives was on track to pass a bill that would provide aid to Ukraine and impose sanctions on key segments of the Russian economy, despite opposition from Republican leaders who warn that the bill would undermine negotiations aimed at achieving a stronger outcome.