WASHINGTON, March 3 (RT) - Congress has been asked to approve a $10 billion aid package for Ukraine - including bolstering Kiev's defense systems, on top of a $22.5BN for tackling Covid.

Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell announced a “ang” in negotiation talks for Ukraine aid, as he attacked Democrats for trying to ringfence funds already earmarked for Pentagon purposes.

Lawmakers on both sides of the political divide must agree a package within 8 days - with some Republicans reportedly still demanding clarity on how Biden’s Build Back Better package is being spent.