U.S. Lawmakers Push New Ukraine Aid and Russia Sanctions

The US House of Representatives voted on June 3 to advance legislation providing new military assistance to Ukraine, overcoming opposition from the administration and marking the first major Ukraine support measure to gain traction in Congress since Donald Trump's return to office. The House approved a procedural motion by a vote of 218-204, clearing the way for a final vote on the Ukraine Support Act, a bill that would provide billions of dollars in military assistance, strengthen sanctions against Russia, and reinforce US backing for Kyiv. The…