US President Donald Trump will support new sanctions against Russia, which provide for tariffs for countries that buy goods from the Russian Federation. Senator Lindsey Graham discussed this issue with Trump, noting that everything is going well for the bill to be signed.
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Senator Lindsey Graham's bill on sanctions against Russia can play a decisive role in achieving a truce. This bill is supported by 82 US senators.
Ukraine managed to influence the content of the new, 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions of the EU, which includes restrictions on the import of petroleum products and increased pressure on the "shadow fleet". It may become the strongest in a year, but it is still not effective enough to bleed the aggressor country.
President Zelenskyy stated that he believes in the introduction of US sanctions against Russia under the leadership of Trump. He emphasized the importance of US leadership in this matter.
The Trump administration is trying to persuade Senator Graham to ease sanctions against Russia. The White House is proposing that Trump himself choose who to impose sanctions against.
Senator Lindsey Graham said the Senate plans to pass a law on sanctions against Russia. He believes that Trump can end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The European Union intends to impose sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin together with the United States. Restrictions are necessary to exert pressure and encourage negotiations.
Lindsey Graham wants to amend the bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation. It will allow countries that contribute to the defense of Ukraine to be exempted from the 500% duty on trade with Russia.
Alexander Stubb emphasized the need to increase sanctions pressure on Russia from the US and the European Union. He assured close cooperation between members and partners of the Alliance.
US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said that the destruction of 41 Russian aircraft increased the risks of escalation. According to him, an attack on the Russian nuclear triad increases the level of risk for Ukraine.
Andriy Yermak stated that the new US sanctions against the Russian Federation in the energy, oil and banking sectors are very effective. These sanctions should force Putin into serious negotiations.
The US President is ready to apply sanctions against Russia if he deems it necessary. The US Senate will start promoting a bill on sanctions against the Russian Federation this week.
The Trump administration remains silent on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. This may indicate a shift in the US approach to mediating the war.
Despite the US call for coordinated action, a new package of EU sanctions against Russia is unlikely to be ready for the G7 summit. Hungary may block some proposals.
Lindsey Graham seeks to impose sanctions on Russia before the G7 summit to send a signal to China. He emphasizes that sanctions will force China to stop the war.
U. S. Senator Lindsey Graham has called on the world to punish China for buying Russian oil. He stressed that this supports Putin's war machine and aggression against Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine appealed to the USA with a request to provide air defense systems, armored vehicles, missiles and ammunition. This issue was discussed during a meeting with a delegation of American congressmen.
Donald Trump said that he has not yet decided whether to support the bill on strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation. He promised to consider it in detail.
Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Ukrainians are the most experienced in using drones in war. The US is cooperating with Ukraine in this area and establishing business ties.
American Senator Lindsey Graham stated that he would call on European partners to lower the price ceiling on oil. According to him, Ukraine will not lose this war.
The US Senate will begin advancing a bill on sanctions against Russia as early as next week. Lindsey Graham stressed that the US will hit Putin hard with sanctions, and a 500% duty will be imposed on goods from China.
The President of Ukraine stated that russia is using negotiations as a cover, preparing for an offensive. He emphasized the need to increase sanctions pressure to force russia to peace.
A Bloomberg analyst stated that without US assistance, Ukraine is unlikely to emerge from the war as a fully-fledged state. He called on the US Congress to take more active steps and strengthen sanctions against Russia.
The US supports any mechanisms for ending the war, but it can only be stopped through diplomatic means. Trump calls on the parties to direct negotiations and avoid escalation.
American Senator Lindsey Graham addressed the Russians, stating that Putin is leading them into the abyss. He emphasized that Russia has become a rogue state because of Putin's actions.
Kyiv is waiting for Moscow's proposals for a ceasefire and will share its own. Ukraine hopes that the negotiations will move off the ground in the near future.
Lindsey Graham warned China of possible consequences for supporting Russia. He stressed that the majority in the US Senate believes that Putin is avoiding negotiations.
A bipartisan US sanctions bill against Russia is already supported by more than 80 members of the Senate. It provides for strict restrictions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to make peace with Ukraine.
Ukraine proposes that the EU confiscate Russian assets and impose sanctions on oil buyers, as the US hesitates to increase pressure on the Russian Federation. Kyiv calls on the EU to take the lead in sanctions policy.
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.