WASHINGTON, March 24 – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on Monday night asking President Obama to send lethal arms to Ukraine, media said.

Representatives endorsed the resolution in a 348 to 48 vote, and such a proposal is also likely to enjoy widespread support in the Senate.

Monday's measure urges Obama to provide Ukraine with "lethal defensive weapon systems" that would enhance Ukraine's ability to "defend their sovereign territory from the unprovoked and continuing aggression of the Russian Federation."