Live: US House passes bill in support of Ukraine, sanctions Russia

The US House on Thursday passed a Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions package despite opposition from Republican leaders, underscoring growing congressional frustration with President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter, saying he was also ready for a 'full ceasefire'.

Follow the day’s events as they unfold on our liveblog. ...