Zelenskyy ‘grateful’ after $60.8bn Ukraine aid package approved by US House of Representatives

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The US House of Representatives has approved sending $60.8bn (£49bn) in foreign aid to Ukraine. Democrats and Republicans joined together after months of deadlock over renewed American support to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion. Representatives could be seen waving small Ukrainian flags as it became clear the package was going to pass. Image: Representatives wave Ukrainian flags Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was "grateful" for the decision, which he said "keeps history on the right track". "Democracy and freedom will always have global significance and will never fail as long as America helps to protect it," he said....