In a country where US lawmakers don’t usually agree on much, helping Ukraine has become a rare area of bipartisan agreement.

Most Democrats and Republicans have come together to help the embattled country and this latest package, worth nearly $40bn, was backed by 86 out of 100 senators in both parties.

This round of aid is a mixture of military, economic and humanitarian assistance. It includes more weapons, a fund to help Ukraine’s government function and cash to stop the disruption to the global food chain as a result of the war.

It’s the biggest aid package so far and brings the total American investment in the war to roughly $54 billion in just over two months.

This bipartisan moment may not last though. The Republicans who did oppose the package said they are concerned about continuously sending huge amounts of money abroad for an ongoing conflict, especially whilst Americans are struggling with economic challenges at home.

President Biden is expected quickly to sign it into law – he and Ukrainian leaders pushed hard for its approval over fears aid would run out by the end of the week.