Lindsey Graham

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

U.S. Senate adds Iran sanctions to Graham’s Russia bill

U.S. senators added financial sanctions on Iran to a bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russia and said they hope to pass the measure before Congress’s August recess, Majority Leader John Thune told Politico on July 23.

24 July, 03:44 AM

Zelenskyy may visit U.S. this month

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering a diplomatic trip to the United States before the end of the month, Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported on July 22, citing sources.

23 July, 12:28 AM

Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill secures Senate majority — Axios

Sweeping Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham has already secured more than 60 co-sponsors — a margin sufficient to guarantee its passage in the U.S. Senate, Axios reported on July 16.

17 July, 08:30 AM

Inside Lindsey Graham’s relentless last days spent fighting for Ukraine and sanctions — WSJ

Shortly before emergency personnel arrived at his home on July 11, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham made his final public appearance standing outside St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, The Wall Street Journal wrote on July 13.

13 July, 01:05 PM

Graham joked about Russia sanctions hours before his death

Several hours before his death, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham complained of feeling unwell but joked that he still had to push Russia sanctions, according to a person who spoke with the Republican lawmaker shortly before he died, Axios reported on July 13.

13 July, 12:04 PM

Graham's death weakens Ukraine's access to Trump

The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham deprived U.S. allies such as Ukraine of one of their most effective channels to the White House at a time when access to President Donald Trump's administration has become increasingly difficult, Bloomberg reported on July 13.

13 July, 10:38 AM

Aortic rupture cited as preliminary cause of Senator Lindsey Graham's death

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died from a preliminary cause of an aortic rupture due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the Associated Press reported on July 13.

13 July, 08:55 AM

Trump shifts stance on Ukraine after being impressed by long-range strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump has softened his rhetoric toward Ukraine after reviewing U.S. intelligence assessments detailing Kyiv's rapidly expanding long-range strike capabilities, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. officials on July 12.

12 July, 02:23 PM

Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief illness

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and a prominent supporter of Ukraine, died at age 71 after a brief illness, his office said in a statement on July 11.

12 July, 01:10 PM

Graham announces deal with White House on Russia sanctions package

U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said he had reached an agreement with the White House on a new version of a Russia sanctions bill during a press conference in Kyiv on July 10, Suspilne reported.

11 July, 02:17 PM

Graham says Kyiv’s rising combat power could help end war in coming months

U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Ukraine’s growing combat effectiveness and broader global support against Russian leader Vladimir Putin could help end the war in the coming months.

11 July, 09:13 AM

Sen. Graham: give Ukraine Tomahawks to cripple Russia’s war machine

The United States should supply Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles so Kyiv can strike the infrastructure Russia uses to produce drones that terrorize Ukrainian cities, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said on Feb. 13.

14 February, 02:05 PM

Trump backs bipartisan bill for tougher Russia sanctions, Graham says

President Donald Trump has agreed to support a bipartisan bill that would tighten sanctions on Russia, particularly targeting its oil revenues, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Jan. 8, after a meeting with the president.

8 January, 12:04 PM

Trump greenlights Russia sanctions bill—Sen. Graham

U.S. President Donald Trump backs the bipartisan Russian oil sanctions bill that has been stuck in the U.S. Senate for nearly a year, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said on Jan. 7.

8 January, 04:28 AM

Graham says Ukraine peace deal must face U.S. Congress as GOP slams pressure on Kyiv

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, said Congress must have the authority to review any future peace agreement on Ukraine, particularly any provisions involving security guarantees. He made the statement on the social media platform X on Nov. 23.

24 November 2025, 10:38 AM

Trump calls on Senate to drive sanctions bill forward

President Donald Trump has urged Senate Republican leader John Thune to continue advancing a sanctions bill against Russia, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said, CNN wrote on Nov. 19.

20 November 2025, 08:54 AM

Trump greenlights new Congressional sanctions on Moscow, Sen. Graham says

U.S. President Donald Trump gave his “blessing” for Congress to vote on a Senate bill broadening presidential authority to impose secondary sanctions on Russian trade partners, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said on Nov. 17.

18 November 2025, 01:13 AM

Senator Graham calls Trump’s Ukraine pledge game-changer

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham described President Donald Trump’s latest remarks on Ukraine as a “turning point” in his post on X, published on Sept. 23.

24 September 2025, 08:27 AM

‘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

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