Title: House Passes $60.8 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine Amidst Russian Invasion

In a significant move, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a $60.8 billion foreign aid bill on Saturday to provide crucial support to Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The bill, which aims to restock Ukraine's arsenal against the Russian invasion that began in February 2022, was approved in a 311-112 vote.

Former Representative Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican, commended the House members for their vote, hailing it as a stand for freedom. Cheney also took the opportunity to criticize those members who she claimed "defied Trump & the GOP Putin caucus" by supporting the aid package.

The aid bill was brought to the floor by House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, who, despite facing resistance from some Republican lawmakers, emphasized that supporting Ukraine was the right thing to do. Johnson's leadership faced opposition from Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, who filed an unprivileged motion to vacate against him.

Former President Donald Trump has often faced criticism for not taking a firm stance against Russian President Vladimir Putin. He has been accused of being reluctant to criticize Putin on matters that draw widespread condemnation. Trump only recently acknowledged Putin's probable responsibility in the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny during a Fox News interview.

The passing of the aid package comes at a crucial time as Ukraine's artillery stocks have started to dwindle in the face of the Russian aggression. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov condemned the House vote, suggesting that it would only further ruin Ukraine and result in more casualties.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for the support his country received, stating that Ukraine has long fought for replenished aid and considers the package to be very significant. Zelensky also lamented Russia's attempts to bury Ukraine's independence and way of life.

Despite the passage of the aid bill, some Republican lawmakers, including Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Paul Gosar of Arizona, continued to criticize House Speaker Mike Johnson. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was particularly vocal in her opposition, accusing Johnson of prioritizing Ukraine over the American people and neglecting border security.

Newsweek has reached out to Greene's and Johnson's offices for comment on the House vote, but no response has been received as of now.

It is worth mentioning that Liz Cheney has been an outspoken critic of Greene's stance on Russia and Ukraine. Cheney previously condemned Greene's statement that no further financial assistance should be given to Ukraine, comparing it to what Putin wants. Cheney, who lost her position as chair of the House Republican Conference in the wake of her criticism of Trump's actions surrounding the Capitol attack, continues to express her concerns regarding Republican support for Trump's policies on Russia.

In addition to the aid package for Ukraine, the House also passed an $8.1 billion aid bill for U.S. allies in the Indo-Pacific region and a $26.4 billion package for Israel in its ongoing conflict with Hamas. The Israel aid package includes $9.2 billion earmarked for humanitarian assistance.