In Washington, the Senate has taken initial steps towards passing a bill that would impose sanctions on Russia. This move comes after more than a year of negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was present in the Capitol, watching from the Senate gallery as the vote took place.

The vote was preceded by a meeting between Zelenskyy and senators, where he discussed Ukraine's progress in its war with Russia. Zelenskyy had also attended a funeral for a Republican senator earlier in the day. Further details on the sanctions bill and Zelenskyy's visit are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston.