Chris Coons
U. S. senators called for an investigation into Starlink restrictions on October 12–14.
Democrats Warren and Coons are demanding an explanation of why the United States suspended sanctions against Russia for 17 months despite fruitless peace negotiations. They point out that the last serious restrictions were imposed in October 2025, and that Russia easily evades them.
The war in Iran costs about $50 billion — twice as much as the Pentagon estimates. The public assessment does not take into account the loss of 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones and the costs of deploying and maintaining troops.
A group of senators called on the US Treasury Department to terminate sanctions exemptions for Russia. Due to these relaxations, the aggressor receives an additional $150 million daily.
Republican lawmakers are resisting President Trump's intentions regarding Greenland, fearing a threat to NATO. They are taking steps to prevent conflict with Denmark.
Senator Lisa Murkowski stated that the US Congress is ready to use the "power of the purse" to block Trump's attempts to annex Greenland. Democrats are preparing a bill that will limit the president's unilateral actions regarding the territories of NATO member countries.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak and the Ukrainian delegation held a series of meetings with US senators in Washington. The negotiations concerned military cooperation, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and the return of deported Ukrainian children.
The US Senate Appropriations Committee approved the 2026 defense spending bill, which provides for the allocation of approximately $1 billion to support Ukraine. This funding is included despite its absence from the Donald Trump administration's budget request.
Three Democratic senators have launched an investigation into the absence of new US sanctions against Russia during the first five months of the Trump administration. They state that this allows Putin to continue the war in Ukraine and call for increased pressure on the aggressor.
Donald Trump believes that new US sanctions may force Russia to withdraw from peace talks on Ukraine. The US is not stopping arms supplies, but there is no talk of new aid packages yet.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with his "lookalike," Democratic Senator Chris Coons, during a visit to the United States. The politicians took a photo together and joked about their resemblance.