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Ukraine, West leaders laud US aid package

With an overwhelming vote, the $61 billion in aid for Ukraine passed in a matter of minutes

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Firefighters putting out a fire after a strike in Kherson, amid the Russian invasion on Ukraine. Pic/AFP

Firefighters putting out a fire after a strike in Kherson, amid the Russian invasion on Ukraine. Pic/AFP

Ukrainian and Western leaders welcomed a desperately needed aid package passed by the US House of Representatives, as the Kremlin claimed the passage of the bill would “further ruin” Ukraine and cause more deaths.

The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies in a rare session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion.

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