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Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson said that Vladimir Putin is not interested in a serious discussion of peace in Ukraine. The US Senate may vote on a bill on sanctions against Russia by the end of the month.
US President Donald Trump is ready to sign the bill on tough sanctions against Russia if he gains more control over their implementation. The administration will not accept Congress's micromanagement of foreign policy.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham announced that the US Senate will soon consider a bill on tough sanctions against Russia, China, and India. The bill provides for presidential powers to maximize pressure on countries supporting Putin's war machine.
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President, discussed defense, the front, and relations with the USA in an interview with The New York Post. He stated that only a leader who understands the language of force can make Russia stop the invasion, and Donald Trump could be such a leader.
Senator Lindsey Graham initiated a bill to increase pressure on Russia due to its aggression against Ukraine. The document will be presented on July 9, as announced by Newt Gingrich.
The USA is considering a bill and sanction steps as leverage against the Kremlin, as stated by MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi. Ukraine hopes for the adoption of sanctions that will stimulate the peace process.
The Donald Trump administration eased sanctions against Russia, allowing related companies to transfer funds and critical components. This led to a decrease in the effectiveness of existing restrictions, allowing the import of computer chips and military equipment.
Strengthening Ukraine and weakening Russia through sanctions is the only path to peace to prevent the threat of war in Germany and Europe. Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha emphasized that Russia is intensifying terror, not ending the war.
The European Union will soon adopt the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. Ukraine also expects strong sanctioning steps from the USA, in particular the Lindsey Graham bill.
Ukraine has fully synchronized the 13th and 14th packages of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation and will 100% synchronize the EU sanctions package against Iran. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of sanctions for limiting Russian capabilities and expects quick action from Ukrainian institutions.
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.