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Senators Push Sweeping Russia Sanctions as Trump Urges Caution
- The US Senate bill proposing tough sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine draws overwhelming bipartisan support as of May 23, 2025.
- The bill follows growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin's obstruction of peace talks and ongoing aggression in Ukraine.
- The legislation, co-sponsored by Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, includes a 500% tariff on imports from countries buying Russian energy.
- Graham expressed on the Senate floor that while we can put an end to the violence, it must be done carefully to prevent causing additional conflicts due to errors made in the process.
- If Russia refuses good faith negotiations for lasting peace, the Senate will consider decisive sanctions aiming to increase the cost of the war to Putin.
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Senators push sweeping Russia sanctions as Trump urges caution
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is advancing legislation that would impose sweeping sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin refuses to engage in serious ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine. The bill, titled the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, was introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and currently has more than 80 Senate co-sponsors. “If we can get a ceasefire and negotiations, great. We’ll …
United States: 80 Senators From Both Parties Propose Tougher Sanctions Against Russia
The US Senate is pushing to increase pressure on Russia. More than 80 senators from both parties support a bill to impose new sanctions on Moscow, accused of holding negotiations for a ceasefire. The text has strong bipartisan support, but will only be put to the vote with the green light of the White House.
“Russia Is the Problem, Not Ukraine”: Senator Graham Urges Stronger US Action
Senior US Senator Lindsey Graham called on Senate leadership and fellow lawmakers on May 22 to “get ready to act” against Russian leader Vladimir Putin, accusing him of deliberately obstructing peace talks with Ukraine. “We have sat on the sidelines too long. We have watched too many people get slaughtered by Putin,” Graham told the Senate floor, Kyiv Post reported, citing its correspondent’s reports. His appeal reflects growing frustration amon…
The US Senate threatens Russia with "tough" sanctions for delaying the peace process, bypassing Trump.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that support for a bill imposing “tough sanctions” against Russia has grown in the US Congress to 81 senators out of the 100 total. To override a possible veto by President Donald Trump in the Senate, 67 votes are required. “Russia has agreed to provide its document on the terms of the ceasefire within the next few days. Its content will show whether Russia is serious about peace,” said a statement from G…
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