Putin Has a New Problem: Lindsey Graham's Legacy
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham, a strong supporter of Ukraine, died suddenly at age 71 shortly after visiting Kyiv. Before his death, he worked on a bill to impose heavy sanctions on countries buying Russian oil and gas, aiming to cut off funding for Russia’s war in Ukraine. President Trump plans to approve the bill, and lawmakers want to pass it in Graham’s name as a sign of continued support for Ukraine.Key Facts
- Lindsey Graham was a Republican senator and a vocal critic of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- He died suddenly at 71, two days after meeting Ukrainian President Zelensky in Kyiv.
- Graham worked on a bill called the Sanctioning Russia Act to impose up to 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, gas, and uranium.
- The bill targets countries like China and India and also aims at tankers that hide the origin of Russian oil.
- The bill had stalled multiple times but recently gained more support from the Trump administration.
- President Trump intends to approve the legislation.
- Lawmakers are pushing to pass the bill in Graham’s name as a show of commitment to pressuring Russia.
- Graham was known for frequent visits to Ukraine, making ten trips since the war began in February 2022.
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