Lindsey Graham sanctions bill

Trump’s Iran demand threatens to delay Graham’s sweeping Russia sanctions bill

U.S. President Donald Trump wants Iran added to legislation imposing “hellish sanctions” on Russia, a change that could complicate and delay the bill’s passage through Congress, Politico reported on July 29.

31 July, 12:24 PM

Effectiveness of Graham’s sanctions bill depends entirely on Trump’s whim, expert warns

As the Russia–Iran sanctions bill, sponsored by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is making its way through the U.S. Senate, its future in the House of Representatives remains uncertain, Ukrainian political scientist Oleksandr Kraiev told NV Radio on July 30.

31 July, 03:13 AM

Zelenskyy turns the tide in Washington as Senate advances Russia oil sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “pulled off a feat” during his U.S. visit on July 28 that would have seemed impossible a year earlier: He convinced Washington that Kyiv could win the war, Politico reported.

29 July, 10:25 AM

All 100 U.S. senators invited to meet Zelenskyy as Russia sanctions bill looms

All 100 U.S. senators have been invited to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the Senate considers a bill that would impose harsher sanctions on Russia, The Hill, citing sources, reported on July 27.

28 July, 10:10 AM

Sybiha warns Putin may deploy ‘fake diplomacy’ to stall U.S. sanctions bill

Russia may resort to “fake diplomacy” to delay passage of a new sanctions bill in the U.S. Senate, Ukraine’s acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in an X post on July 25.

25 July, 10:50 PM

U.S. senators unveil softened bill championed by late Lindsey Graham

U.S. senators unveiled an updated version of a Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on July 14, Reuters reported.

15 July, 04:25 PM

Fresh U.S. sanctions package in limbo after Lindsey Graham death — Politico

The introduction of new U.S. sanctions against Russia has been thrown into question following the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, Politico wrote on July 13.

13 July, 12:17 PM

‘Consequences should and will follow’: Sen. Graham threatens Hungary and Slovakia over Russian oil purchases

Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham backed President Donald Trump’s call for European allies to halt Russian oil purchases and warned that Hungary and Slovakia could face consequences if they fail to comply, according to a Sept. 16 statement posted on X.

16 September 2025, 07:16 PM

Sen. Graham urges Europe to impose sweeping tariffs on Russian oil buyers

Europe should back U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and gas, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham told NBC News on Sept. 14.

15 September 2025, 10:21 AM

Capitol rallies behind Trump’s Russia pressure

Congress stands ready to help U.S. President Donald Trump to put pressure on Russia through sanctions and tariffs legislation, Senator Lindsey Graham wrote on X late on Aug. 6.

7 August 2025, 10:20 AM

Sen. Graham pushes bipartisan bill to slap 500% tariffs on Russia’s trading partners

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham expects the Senate to advance a bipartisan bill aimed at sanctioning Russia and punishing countries that continue doing business with the aggressor state, he said in a post on X on July 7.

8 July 2025, 11:39 AM

U.S. Senate postpones vote on Russia sanctions bill

The U.S. Senate has postponed consideration of a bill imposing additional sanctions on Russia until at least July, U.S. news outlet Semafor reported on June 18.

19 June 2025, 02:06 AM

Finnish PM urges U.S. to pass tough Russia sanctions

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has called on the United States to swiftly pass a tough new sanctions package against Russia and warned that any move by President Donald Trump to weaken those measures would be a serious mistake, Finnish public broadcaster Yle on June 7.

8 June 2025, 11:55 AM

Lindsey Graham sanctions bill