Senate approves Russia sanctions bill named after Sen. Lindsey Graham
The bill was approved with overwhelming bipartisan support.
The Senate on Friday passed a Russia and Iran sanctions bill named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly last month at 71. The legislation, which received overwhelming bipartisan backing with a 86-11 vote, imposes primary and secondary sanctions on Russia and other nations aiding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
These sanctions target Russian officials and oligarchs, banks, financial institutions, and the Russian shadow fleet. The bill now awaits approval in the House of Representatives, which is currently on a month-long recess. Graham, a fervent defender of Ukraine and a key ally of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, had visited Ukraine ten times before his tragic passing.
Zelenskyy delivered a eulogy at Graham's funeral in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the bill's significance as a strong signal to Europe, Ukraine, and the United States' support for Ukraine.
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