John Thune

Trump backs Russia sanctions bill, U.S. Senate majority leader says

U.S. President Donald Trump supports a bill that would impose sanctions on Russia, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Nov. 19, according to Politico.

20 November 2025, 01:45 PM

U.S. Senate eyeing 3 bills to ramp up pressure on Russia

The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is set to vote on Oct. 22 on three bills to intensify pressure on Russia, lawmakers and aides said, Axios reported.

22 October 2025, 11:44 AM

Senate pauses Russia sanctions bill until Trump-Putin summit

The U.S. Senate will delay consideration of a new bill imposing sanctions on Russia until at least after President Donald Trump's planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Senate Republican Leader John Thune said on Oct. 20, according to Bloomberg.

21 October 2025, 02:56 PM

Senate eyeing harsh Russia sanctions, 500% tariffs on trade partners

The U.S. Senate may begin working on a tough sanctions bill against Russia and secondary sanctions on countries trading with the aggressor state this month, Reuters reported on June 2, citing Republican Majority Leader John Thune.

3 June 2025, 01:05 PM

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