RT News - May 20 2022 (09:00 MSK)

The US Senate approves sending 40 billion dollars in aid to Ukraine, despite the objections of some lawmakers who say there's a dire need to tackle America's own problems first. Our correspondent reports from the Donbass frontline, where Donetsk forces resist the Ukrainian army at strategic positions and say it's time to make an advance. Beijing proposes expanding the BRICS alliance, with Argentina positioned as a top candidate to join the rising powers of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.