Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions after meeting with Zelenskyy
Summary
The U.S. Senate moved forward on a bill to impose new sanctions on Russia, targeting countries that keep buying Russian oil and gas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with senators and President Donald Trump in Washington, urging more help as Ukraine makes progress in its war against Russia.Key Facts
- The Senate passed an 86-12 vote on a bill to sanction countries buying Russian exports.
- The bill is named after Senator Lindsey Graham, who helped negotiate the sanctions before his recent death.
- Zelenskyy met with senators and thanked them for support, saying Ukraine is winning the war but still needs help.
- The sanctions aim to weaken Russia’s economy and pressure President Vladimir Putin to negotiate.
- Senators from both parties support the bill and view it as crucial to helping Ukraine and defending Europe.
- Zelenskyy also held a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss further U.S. assistance.
- Senator Richard Blumenthal said the sanctions deal was a major achievement and part of Senator Graham’s legacy.
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