Sanctioning Russia Act

Bipartisan senators are advancing the 'Sanctioning Russia Act' to impose sanctions on Russian oil purchasers, honoring late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The bill targets countries like China and India, which purchase most of Russia's energy, to hold Putin accountable for the Ukraine war.

Bipartisan senators are advancing a bill to impose sanctions on purchasers of Russian oil, aiming to hold Vladimir Putin accountable and support Ukraine. The legislation, named the 'Sanctioning Russia Act,' was shaped by late Sen. Lindsey Graham and targets major buyers like China and India, with no impact on European allies.

A bipartisan group of senators is advancing a bill to impose sanctions on purchasers of Russian oil, honoring late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The legislation targets China and India, major buyers of Russian energy, aiming to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for the war in Ukraine. The bill, introduced by Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, is expected to be voted on by August.

The death of US Senator Lindsey Graham raises questions about the future of his Ukraine initiatives, including the stalled Sanctioning Russia Act and military aid. Graham had negotiated with the White House to advance sanctions against Russia, but his absence may impact ongoing support for Ukraine amid continued Russian attacks.