US House of Representatives votes for Ukraine military aid package

Six Republicans joined Democrats to push through a vote on military aid to Ukraine. This move contradicts President Donald Trump's policy toward Ukraine.

In Washington D.C., the US House of Representatives took a significant step toward a military aid package for Ukraine on Thursday, when six Republicans decided to join Democrats and support the corresponding vote. The decision was reported by influential American political outlet The Hill, according to news channel Ukrinform.

The crossover of six Republicans to the Democratic side was unexpected, as it delivered a direct blow to the policy set by Donald Trump's administration on the Ukraine issue. Trump has repeatedly indicated that he wants to reduce the US role in the Ukraine conflict and push both parties to the negotiating table.

The House vote does not automatically mean that the aid package will become law — it must still pass the Senate and receive the president's signature. Given the Trump administration's opposition, the final fate of the package remains unclear. However, this move signals that even within Trump's own party there are those who consider supporting Ukraine important.