Zelenskyy thanks Trump for signing 'critically important' Russia sanctions bill
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday thanked President Donald Trump for signing into law a bill allowing for the expansion of sanctions on Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump on Friday for signing into law a bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The legislation expands sanctions on Russia in response to Moscow's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Trump signed the bill on Friday, following its passage in both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support.
The bill authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia, extending existing sanctions on Iran. Graham, a long-time advocate for U.S. support for Kyiv and stricter measures on Russia, passed away in 2024. Zelenskyy thanked Trump and all who supported the legislation, emphasizing that implementing its provisions is the best way to honor Graham's memory and bring peace.
Russian officials criticized the new sanctions, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stating that additional U.S. sanctions would complicate efforts to find a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
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