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.
Today, more than 10 children abducted by Russia will return to Ukraine. In total, 1509 children have already been returned, and 20,000 children located in enemy territory have been identified.
American senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal are considering a bill to recognize Russia and Belarus as state sponsors of terrorism. This is due to the systematic abduction of Ukrainian children during the war, which threatens their Ukrainian identity.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham believes that the next step in American diplomacy regarding the war in Ukraine should be economic pressure on Moscow. He proposes imposing tariffs on countries that buy Russian energy resources and calls on China to influence Putin.
Senator Lindsey Graham predicts the end of the war in Ukraine by Christmas. This requires a trilateral meeting involving Trump, Zelenskyy, and Putin.
Serhiy Leshchenko, advisor to the Head of the President's Office, stated that the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska would be symbolic. He emphasized that geostrategic decisions would not be made there.
The US senator believes that ending the Russian-Ukrainian war will involve territorial exchange. He recalled the division of Germany and the Korean Peninsula as examples of coexistence of divided territories.
The United States Senate goes on summer recess without passing a bill on sanctions against Russia, which gives Trump the exclusive right to decide on their introduction. Democrats are skeptical about punishing Putin, despite his disappointment.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that Donald Trump is a peacemaker and seeks to resume negotiations with Russia.
Senator Lindsey Graham stated that US President Donald Trump seeks peace with Russia, but will not tolerate jokes. Graham emphasized that Trump is unlike his predecessors and will not allow capabilities to be exaggerated.
Donald Trump plans to introduce import duties for countries that buy Russian oil. This will be a new tool to pressure Moscow, which is circumventing sanctions.
US Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin was mistaken in his calculations regarding Donald Trump. He emphasized that the Kremlin's inability to negotiate indicates a lack of desire to end the war, and Russia's allies must be held accountable.
US President Donald Trump wants to personally make all decisions regarding sanctions against Russia, as announced by White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt. He has been in close communication with Senator Lindsey Graham, but insists on his role as commander-in-chief.
