Russia-Ukraine war live: US to send weapons and equipment to Ukraine ‘this week’ after Senate aid approval

The US Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve $95bn in wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel, as Russian forces made significant advances in eastern Ukraine

Also, this piece by Jonathan Yerushalmy provides a handy explainer on what is in the $95bn foreign aid bill and why it has taken so long for Congress to pass it. Here is an excerpt:

The bill allocates $60.84bn to support Ukraine in its battle to repel Russia’s invasion. Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline have complained in recent months that they are completely outgunned and have been forced to ration ammunition.