A bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia‘s oil and gas revenues has gained significant support in the Senate, with 82 senators backing the measure co-sponsored by Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal. The bill aims to diminish Russia’s ability to fund its ongoing war in Ukraine by targeting countries that continue to purchase Moscow’s energy resources.
According to Politico, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson have expressed their support for confronting Russia, creating what appears to be a crucial moment to pressure Vladimir Putin toward peace negotiations. However, President Donald Trump’s reluctance to endorse the measure has created a notable divide between congressional Republicans and the White House.
