Together, let’s drain Russia’s resources: von der Leyen welcomes the U.S. Senate’s approval of sanctions against the Russian Federation
Kyiv • UNN
The President of the European Commission welcomed the U.S. Senate’s support for a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia. She called for jointly draining the Russian Federation’s resources to continue the war against Ukraine.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen welcomes the U.S. Senate’s support for a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia. She wrote about this on the social network X, reports UNN.
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Von der Leyen emphasized that the U.S. Senate’s adoption of Lindsey Graham’s bill came after support for the EU’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia.
From Russian oligarchs to energy exports and the shadow fleet, every source of income fueling the Kremlin’s aggression must be attacked from all sides. Together, let us exhaust Russia’s resources to continue the war it cannot win
According to her, "thanks to tough, complementary sanctions, Europe and the United States can once again show what historic partners can achieve when we act together".
Context
The day before, the U.S. Senate supported a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Consideration in the House of Representatives is scheduled for next month.
Earlier, the European Union strengthened sanctions against Russia in response to a recent series of Russian airstrikes on Ukraine.