Summary
The U.S. Congress Saturday unanimously approved fresh economic sanctions against Russia and lethal weapons for Kiev, defying President Barack Obama and hardening American lawmakers' response to a Kremlin-backed insurgency in Ukraine. It is now up to Obama to either sign or veto the measure.
Washington backs Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, but Obama has yet to approve the bulk of an arms request by Kiev.
The current legislation authorizes $350 million worth of weapons, defense equipment and training for Ukraine over three years.
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