WASHINGTON, June 5 — The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation that would expand assistance to Ukraine while introducing a new round of sanctions targeting Russia, highlighting growing divisions in Washington over policy toward the war.

The measure passed with support from most Democrats and a group of Republican lawmakers, reflecting concerns among some members of Congress that current U.S. policy has not placed sufficient pressure on Moscow. The bill includes more than $1 billion in assistance for Ukraine and authorizes additional financial support through loan mechanisms.

Lawmakers backing the proposal argue that continued support for Kyiv remains necessary as fighting persists and diplomatic efforts show little sign of producing a settlement. The legislation also seeks to tighten restrictions on sectors of the Russian economy, including finance, energy and resource extraction.

The vote represents another instance in which members of Congress have challenged positions associated with President Donald Trump, whose administration has favored a more restrained approach to additional Ukraine funding. Several Republicans joined Democrats in advancing the legislation through procedural steps that bypassed resistance from House leadership.

Despite clearing the House, the proposal faces an uncertain path forward. Senate leaders have not indicated whether they will bring the measure to a vote, and the White House is widely expected to oppose the bill if it reaches the president’s desk.

The debate comes as military operations between Russia and Ukraine continue with no major breakthrough in peace negotiations. Washington’s role in supporting Kyiv has become an increasingly contentious issue since Trump’s return to office, with lawmakers divided over the scale and duration of future U.S. involvement.

Source: Reporting based on publicly available information regarding congressional proceedings and statements from U.S. lawmakers on June 5, 2026. Original developments were first reported by Reuters and other news organizations.