US Senate discusses new sanctions on Russia after Trump criticises Russian strikes on Ukraine

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has as soon as once more highlighted his invoice to impose secondary duties on imports of oil, gasoline, uranium and different merchandise from Russia.

Supply: Graham on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Graham's remark comes as US President Donald Trump criticised the newest Russian strikes on civilian cities in Ukraine and expressed doubt that Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin needs to finish the conflict. He has additionally threatened to impose sanctions on Russia.

In response, Graham mentioned he appreciated the efforts of Trump and his group, who’re "working diligently to finish the conflict in Ukraine – that was created by Putin's barbaric invasion – in an honourable and simply approach".

"As to extra sanctions on Putin’s Russia, I’ve bipartisan laws with nearly 60 cosponsors that may put secondary tariffs on any nation that purchases Russian oil, gasoline, uranium or different merchandise," he mentioned.

Graham famous that the Senate "stands prepared to maneuver on this path and can accomplish that overwhelmingly if Russia doesn’t embrace an honourable, simply and enduring peace".

Background: President Zelenskyy met with Donald Trump earlier than Pope Francis' farewell ceremony in Rome. The assembly occurred amid rising US stress on Kyiv to carry an finish to Russia's conflict in opposition to Ukraine.

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