Many in Congress said more must be done to help Ukraine and cut off Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ability to wage war.
While resolutions do not carry the force of law, Congress is working quickly to produce a supplemental funding package of Lawmakers warned the war was taking an ominous turn as Russian troops encircled Kyiv and other major Ukraine cities, and citizens took up arms to stop the invasion.
Only three of the House members who voted were against the resolution: Republicans Paul Gosar of Arizona, Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Matt Rosendale of Montana.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Iran's supreme leader criticises U.S. over Ukraine crisisIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday the war in Ukraine should be stopped and accused the 'mafia-like regime' of the United States of creating the conflict.
Read more »
After Russia invades Ukraine, China says U.S. support for Taiwan 'futile'A delegation of former U.S. officials sent to Taiwan by Joe Biden arrived on Tuesday, as China said its 'will to defend national sovereignty is unwavering.'
Read more »
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Warns of Mounting Russian Human Rights Abuses in UkraineOver the weekend, the State Department approved a humanitarian assistance package of $54 million to those affected by Russia’s further invasion.
Read more »
Signs of stress are emerging across the U.S. rates market, exacerbated by Russia-Ukraine crisisThe stress is reflected in a variety of measures --- all of which "indicate a more impaired market,'' Goldman Sachs strategists write.
Read more »
More U.S. States Say No to Russian Vodka Amid Ukraine InvasionAt least 11 states have banned the sale of Russian-made alcohol. But few vodka brands sold in the U.S. come from Russia and most of the states said the bans applied to just two or three brands.
Read more »