Sybiha calls on the U.S. Senate to consider the bill on sanctions against Russia as soon as possible
Kyiv • UNN
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that a bipartisan bill on sanctions against russia is awaiting consideration in the U.S. Senate. The adoption of the document will increase pressure on the Russian economy and contribute to peace in Ukraine.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that the updated bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia is awaiting consideration in the U.S. Senate. According to him, the adoption of the document will increase pressure on the Russian economy and contribute to achieving lasting peace in Ukraine. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, as conveyed by UNN.
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The updated bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia, developed in close coordination with the White House, now awaits timely consideration in the United States Senate. Its swift adoption will be a powerful signal of American leadership, significantly increase pressure on Russia's war economy, and help create conditions for lasting peace in Ukraine
Furthermore, Andrii Sybiha noted that advancing this legislation will also be a tribute to the memory of the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who supported Ukraine.
This will also be a fitting tribute to the memory of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, whose unwavering commitment to the strategic partnership between the United States and Ukraine, as well as his consistent advocacy for decisive sanctions against the Kremlin, left a significant mark. Advancing this legislation will honor both his legacy and the bipartisan tradition of American leadership in defending freedom from aggression
Reminder
The Verkhovna Rada supported a resolution on sanctions against all financial institutions of Russia for a period of 50 years. The document also prohibits transactions with virtual assets issued by Russian institutions.