Good evening I'm John Yang.

Ukrainian President Volodemersolensky hailed yesterday's vote to resume aid to his

embattled nation.

He called it a sign of unwavering U.S support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.

Other Western leaders also welcome the the Ukrainian people.

Other Western leaders also welcome the $61 billion aid package.

German Chancellor Olaf Schultz called it a strong signal.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the much delayed funding is better late than too late.

The Kremlin on the other hand said it would further ruin Ukraine and result in the deaths

of even more Ukrainians.

On NBC's meet the press today, Zolensky said that the new weapons will give

his fighters a chance for victory.

We really need to get this to the final point. We need to get it approved by the Senate and then we want to

well get things as fast as possible so that we get some tangible assistance for the soldiers on the front line

as soon as possible not in another six months so that they would be able to move

ahead.

Senate approval and President Biden's signature are both widely expected in the coming

days.

Both are necessary before the desperately needed aid can start flowing.

Palestinian health officials said 22 people died today and Israeli strikes on

Rafa in southern Gaza. 18 of the dead were children. Israel has bombarded

Rafa from the air almost daily saying they were targeting Hamas terrorist.

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