Ukraine does not have a complete picture of Ukrainian children in the occupied territories, but Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, reported cases of sexual violence and torture of children by Russian troops. About 1.6 million Ukrainian children are under Russian control, which blocks all evacuation routes.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham announced the identification of 210 facilities in Russia where Ukrainian children from the occupied territories may be held. He emphasized that this is happening in 2025, not 1945, and called for it to be stopped.
US Senator Warner called the 28-point truce plan between Ukraine and Russia, proposed by the administration of Donald Trump, an "historically bad deal. " He believes that the plan means "the complete surrender of Ukraine" and could inspire China to aggression against Taiwan.
Senator Lindsey Graham believes that the US Congress should evaluate a peace plan for Ukraine, including security guarantees. This will ensure lasting peace and prevent future Russian aggression.
According to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, US President Donald Trump seeks peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine by pushing both sides. He will ensure that Ukraine is a free, sovereign state with a strong ability to defend itself.
US President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to move forward with a bill on sanctions against Russia. The bill provides for a 500 percent duty on imports from countries that buy Russian uranium, gas, and oil.
A conflict has arisen among Republicans in the US Congress over a provision in a bill that allows senators to sue the Department of Justice and receive $500,000 each for violations related to the seizure of their phone records. Senator Lindsey Graham has already announced his intention to file a lawsuit for "tens of millions" of dollars.
US President Donald Trump has supported the advancement in Congress of a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia. The bill will provide Trump with more tools to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine, allowing for the imposition of secondary sanctions and tariffs against countries that buy Russian oil and gas.
The US Congress has begun work on a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia. It will give President Trump the right to impose secondary sanctions and tariffs against countries that buy Russian oil and gas.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with US senators, informing them about the situation at the front and the need for weapons. They also discussed increasing pressure on Russia and the return of abducted Ukrainian children.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and his team are looking for new ideas to end the 38-day US government shutdown. This comes after attempts to force Democrats to vote for the House-passed funding bill failed.
A bipartisan group of US senators is urging Hungary to stop buying Russian energy ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meeting with US President Donald Trump. American lawmakers expressed concern that Hungary is not reducing its dependence on Russian fossil fuels.
Donald Trump's initiative to resume nuclear weapons testing as a signal to Moscow and China has caused a split in the US Congress. Republicans support the move, while Democrats consider it a dangerous provocation.
US senators plan to summon the Russian ambassador to testify about the abduction of Ukrainian children. Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak called this an important stage in exposing Russia's crimes.
Venezuela announced the detention of CIA agents, accusing them of preparing a "false flag attack" to provoke a war with the United States. President Nicolas Maduro's statement came amid the deployment of the US destroyer USS Gravely near Venezuela.
The sanctions include asset freezes and a ban on entry into the EU. In addition, EU individuals and organizations are prohibited from providing them with funds, financial assets, or economic resources.
Donald Trump has announced his intention to punish Biden administration officials involved in the investigation of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. He accuses them of espionage and falsifying the 2020 election, citing unknown documents.
Russian strikes on civilians in Ukraine and the Kremlin's maximalist demands forced Trump to impose new sanctions against Russia. This happened after realizing the immutability of Putin's course regarding the war's goals.
US Senator Lindsey Graham expects the Senate to hold a "Russia week" to consider sanctions bills. This comes after President Trump imposed sanctions on Moscow's energy sector.
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously supported a bill to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism due to the abduction of Ukrainian children. This is Senator Graham's third attempt to pass such a decision, which would have devastating consequences for the Russian economy.
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.
During a visit to the UN, Donald Trump stated that Ukraine could restore its borders with the support of Europe and NATO. He avoided promising new aid to Ukraine, shifting responsibility for the continuation of the war to European allies.
American Republican Senator Lindsey Graham described US President Donald Trump's statement about Ukraine's ability to regain control over its territory within internationally recognized borders as a "turning point. "
US Senator Lindsey Graham said that Hungary and Slovakia, which continue to buy Russian oil, will face consequences. He expressed hope that these countries would join the US in stopping the bloodshed.
A bill has been registered in the US Congress to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism if it does not return illegally deported Ukrainian children. The initiators of the document were Senators Lindsey Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Amy Klobuchar, and Katie Britt.
A bipartisan group of American senators proposes recognizing Russia and Belarus as state sponsors of terrorism. This will happen if the countries do not return more than 19,000 Ukrainian children taken during the war.
The European Union is sending a delegation to Washington to prepare new joint sanctions against Russia. European Council President António Costa confirmed increased pressure through further direct and secondary sanctions.
Russian invaders force Ukrainian children to undergo military training and participate in propaganda exercises. The CNS emphasizes that kidnapping and militarization of children is a war crime.
Donald Trump is disappointed with Zelenskyy and European leaders, considering their demands unrealistic. He believes that Ukraine must lose part of its territory to end the conflict.
American Senator Lindsey Graham threatens to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. This will happen if the Kremlin does not return 19,000 Ukrainian children taken during the war.
