U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions championed by late Lindsey Graham
Graham, a South Carolina Republican who died last month, was among Kyiv's most outspoken allies in Congress in its four-year-long war with Russia.
The U.S. Senate has decisively approved an extensive package of sanctions against Russia, a bill that had been in the works for an extended period and was championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Graham, a South Carolina Republican, was a staunch supporter of Kyiv and one of the most vocal advocates in Congress for the ongoing four-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The legislation is designed to escalate economic pressure on Moscow in response to its invasion of Ukraine. Additionally, the bill incorporates expanded sanctions on Iran, a proposal initiated by President Donald Trump. The Senate's swift action on the measure comes over a year after its introduction in 2025, following a push by lawmakers for a vote.
Despite the diverse range of issues addressed in the bill, it was able to gain passage, setting the stage for the House of Representatives to consider the legislation in the coming weeks.
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