Lindsey Graham
Democrats won the U. S. midterm elections, gaining control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The defeat creates a barrier for Trump.
Trump’s actions to ease sanctions against Russia and pressure Ukraine have met opposition from Democrats and Republicans in Congress. Lawmakers are threatening to review his policy after the elections.
According to WP, Pete Hegseth has not taken steps to approve the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine. The United States says intelligence sharing is continuing.
Trump suspended the sanctions against Russia, prompting criticism from Republicans and Democrats in Congress. Zelenskyy called the decision beneficial to the Russian Federation.
The president said that blocking Lindsey Graham's bill does not stop the war.
Zelenskyy said that easing sanctions would not force putin to stop the war. He called the diesel fuel deal the first step toward lifting the restrictions.
Russia launched a massive strike on more than 15 energy facilities in Ukraine, using over 320 drones and missiles. Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions.
Zelenskyy called on the United States to increase pressure on Russia and not ease sanctions. He proposed reciprocal de-escalation of strikes on energy infrastructure.
A bipartisan group of congressmen urged Trump to abandon plans to ease sanctions against Russia. They insist on invoking the "Graham Act."
On September 27, Russian forces damaged the residence of the Saudi Arabian ambassador, schools, kindergartens and other facilities. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on the Russian Federation.
Zelenskyy said that Putin is refusing negotiations and does not plan to stop the war this winter. Ukraine is preparing diplomatic pressure.
Zelenskyy said that Trump considers Ukraine and Russia interested in ending the war. Kyiv insists on strengthening sanctions against Moscow.
Zelenskyy met with U. S. senators and Macron before talks with Trump. They discussed sanctions against the russian federation, de-escalation, and Ukraine’s air defense needs.
Zelenskyy and Trump discussed the peace track, de-escalation, and security. The presidents agreed to meet in New York.
Sybiha welcomed Trump’s signing of the law strengthening sanctions against Russia and Iran. Ukraine expects further steps from the EU and the G7.
Zelenskyy thanked Trump and the US Congress for passing "hellish sanctions" against Russia. He called for the law to be implemented as soon as possible and for pressure on the Russian Federation to be increased.
Donald Trump signed a law expanding sanctions and tariffs against Russia and extending restrictions on Iran. The law allows for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian energy resources.
Zelenskyy called on the United States to pass Graham's bill on sanctions against Russia. The House of Representatives approved it by 262 votes.
The White House confirmed that Trump will sign the sanctions bill at 4:30 p. m. The document provides for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of energy resources from the russian federation.
Zelenskyy thanked the U. S. Congress for Lindsey Graham's bill on sanctions against Russia. He called pressure a condition for ending the war.
The U. S. House of Representatives approved the bill by 262 votes. The document provides for sanctions and tariffs against Russia and its allies.
The U. S. House of Representatives approved the procedure for considering the sanctions bill. The document provides for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian energy resources.
The U. S. House committee approved consideration of the bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran. The final vote is scheduled for September 16.
Zelenskyy said that sanctions against Russia must not be eased, and called for restricting its finances and ballistic missile production. The war requires this.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the United States to quickly strengthen sanctions against Russia and support Lindsey Graham's bill.
The U. S. House committee scheduled a meeting on the sanctions bill approved by the Senate. It was backed by Lindsey Graham.
U. S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is in no hurry to bring a sanctions package to support Ukraine up for consideration. Democrats fear Trump would be granted excessive tariff powers.
Zelenskyy Discussed Russia’s Missile Terror and Sanctions with U. S. Senators. He Said That Licenses to Produce Patriot Systems Would Strengthen Ukraine’s Defense.
Trump asked South Carolina voters to support Darline Graham in the primary. She is running against Ralph Norman.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that the largest sanctions list since the beginning of the war is being prepared. If adopted, the number of sanctioned individuals and companies will increase by one-third.