The US House of Representatives has finally green lit a $61 billion (£49 billion) aid package destined for Ukraine after months of delay, primarily caused by Republican objections. Some within the party had raised concerns about allocating funds overseas instead of addressing issues at the US-Mexico border. This aid is crucial for Ukraine, which heavily depends on Western armaments and is grappling with Russia’s invasion. Ukrainian forces are in dire need of support, with soldiers resorting to rationing munitions on the battlefield due to shortages. Additionally, separate votes were conducted on aid packages for Israel and Taiwan, aimed at deterring Chinese aggression, all of which were approved. These decisions represent a politically daring move by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to push through the aid package for Ukraine.