Our main story. Ukraine has been given a lifeline in its fight against russia after the us approved a multi billion dollar military aid package. The bill pledging 61 Billion which equates to nearly £50 billion in military support, has been approved after six months of stalling in congress. Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked america for protecting his country. Our Washington Correspondent Nomia iqbal reports. On this vote, the yays are 311 and the nays are 112. The bill is passed. The moment has been a long time coming. After more than six months, a bill pledging further military aid for ukraine finally passed. Translation today we have got the decision we were waiting for on the american Support Package for which we fought so hard