Live: US House passes bill in support of Ukraine, sanctions Russia

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Issued on: 05/06/2026 - 05:29

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The US House on Thursday passed a Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions package despite opposition from Republican leaders, underscoring growing congressional frustration with President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter, saying he was also ready for a 'full ceasefire'. Follow the day’s events as they unfold on our liveblog.

(FRANCE 24 with AP and AFP)