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Pence calls for secondary sanctions on Russia
- Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal are supporting the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, which has 84 co-sponsors and proposes tariffs up to 500% on countries buying Russian oil and gas that do not assist Ukraine.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune remarked that the Senate is prepared to provide 'any economic leverage needed' for a lasting peace in Ukraine, praising Trump's efforts in the conflict.
- Speaker Mike Johnson indicated in June that the House has a 'big appetite' for new sanctions on Russia, stating it is necessary for the U.S. to 'act tough' against Putin.
- Former Vice President Mike Pence stated that passing economic sanctions against Russia and continuing military aid to Ukraine is the best way to end the war, saying it could 'literally break their economy.
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Pence Urges Congress to Pass Severe Russia Sanctions Bill
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that the best way to end the war in Ukraine is for Congress to pass a major economic sanctions bill against Russia along with continued military aid to Kyiv. Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., are backing the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, which has 84 co-sponsors in the Senate. It would implement up to 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil and natural gas and d…
Pence calls for secondary sanctions on Russia
Former Vice President Pence urged the Senate on Thursday to pass a major sanctions bill against Russia, arguing that the hefty tariffs, along with continued military aid to Ukraine, provide the best “pathway” to reaching peace in Eastern Europe.
·Washington, United States
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