U.S. House of Representatives approves new Ukraine aid package

On June 5, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation authorizing new military and economic assistance for Ukraine, alongside stricter sanctions against Russia. The bill was approved with a vote of 226 to 195. Despite opposition from President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, who advocated for prioritizing ongoing negotiations with Russia, 18 Republican lawmakers and one independent member voted in favor of the measure. The vote represents a significant legislative defeat for the current administration's foreign policy approach. This outcome highlights growing divisions within the Republican Party regarding its stance on the war in Ukraine. The approval followed months of legislative delay. Supporters of the bill argued that it was necessary to maintain traditional party commitments to international security. The result indicates a departure from the previously unified Republican position under President Trump's leadership.