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The U. S. House of Representatives approved moving forward with sanctions against Russia and Iran after the Senate's approval. The bill targets banks, the energy sector, and oligarchs, and also extends sanctions against Iran until 2031.
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 Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the US Senate for passing a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, which will help increase pressure on the aggressor to end the war. He emphasized the importance of American support and sanctions for bringing peace closer.
The U. S. Senate backed 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, but there are concerns regarding Trump’s tariff powers.
Debate has begun in the U. S. Senate on Lindsey Graham’s bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran. The final vote may take place as early as today.
In South Carolina, a two-day farewell ceremony for Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at the age of 71, is ongoing. He will be buried on the family plot in Pickens County.
Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Lublin. The talks were dedicated to summarizing the results of the Ukrainian leader's visit to the United States.
President Zelenskyy stated that the best way to honor Senator Graham's memory is to achieve what he fought for, including support for Ukraine. He is convinced that the US and Trump have the tools to prevent Russia from prolonging the war.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine, Trump and the Europeans want to end the war, but Putin does not. He emphasized the need for a tough response and sanctions.
President Zelenskyy thanked both parties in the US Senate for the procedural vote on the bill on sanctions against Russia. According to the head of state, it is important that this tool works.
Fox News host Sean Hannity said that Senator Lindsey Graham admired the strength of Zelenskyy and Ukrainians in the fight against Russia. Graham called the President of Ukraine a "poet-warrior" and a "comedian-warrior."
The US Secretary of the Air Force signed a memorandum to rename Joint Base Charleston in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The exact timeline for the renaming has not yet been determined.
The coffin with the body of the late Senator Lindsey Graham was carried up the East Steps of the Capitol. A memorial ceremony is underway inside the building with the participation of colleagues and family.
US senators have amended a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia, extending its scope to Iran. The document maintains broad sanctions against Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
U. S. President Donald Trump will deliver a speech at the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be present at the ceremony.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has flown to the US. He plans meetings with President Trump to discuss anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington on Tuesday for a meeting with U. S. President Donald Trump. The visit also includes the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.
Republican Senator Darlene Graham has announced her candidacy in the special U. S. Senate election from South Carolina. Her candidacy has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
U. S. President Donald Trump called on Congress to include Iran in the bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia. He noted that this was sought by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
A bipartisan sanctions bill against Russia, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, has over 60 co-sponsors. The document requires approval from the House of Representatives, with the main obstacle being the time for debate in the Senate.
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.
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill that provides for sanctions against high-ranking officials of the Russian Federation and high tariffs for buyers of Russian oil. The document aims to increase pressure on Russia's energy sector.
US President Donald Trump said he sees no reason to consider Senator Lindsey Graham's death a crime. He called conspiracy theories a waste of FBI time.
Darlene Graham Nordon, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, will serve until January. She will become the first female senator from the state.
US President Donald Trump supported a bipartisan sanctions package against Russia, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The package provides for high tariffs on imports from countries that buy Russian oil, uranium, and gas.
US President Donald Trump recommended that the Governor of South Carolina appoint Senator Lindsey Graham's sister to his seat after his death. The senator died of sudden cardiac arrest after returning from Kyiv.
American Senator Lindsey Graham was actively working on normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel and on new sanctions against Russia before his death.
American Senator Lindsey Graham died at the age of 71 after a brief illness. The preliminary cause of death was named as aortic dissection due to atherosclerotic disease.
Key Republicans in the Capitol express concern over Trump's deal with Iran, believing that Iran has become stronger. Without substantial changes, the deal may not pass a vote in Congress.
Trump stated Iran's readiness to renounce nuclear weapons for the sake of a new deal. He expects a victory in two weeks and a drop in oil prices.