U.S. senators introduce bipartisan bill to sanction Russian figures, impose oil tariffs on top buyers
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a bill to impose sanctions on top Russian figures and heavy tariffs on the biggest buyers of Russian oil. The bill, championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, has broad bipartisan support and is expected to be voted on soon.
The bill has been agreed with the White House and does not need further revision, according to senators speaking at a joint press conference on July 14. President Donald Trump has indicated support for the bill and suggested adding Iran and Hezbollah to the sanctions. "I know Lindsey wanted it very badly," Trump told reporters. "I think they may add Iran to the bill, which would be very important if they actually do that. They may add Hezbollah also. So, if you do business with Hezbollah, that would also come under the bill."
However, some senators, like Richard Blumenthal, the Democratic co-sponsor of the sanctions package, are urging to keep the bill as is. "With all due respect to the president, he has approved this bill, and we should move forward with it rather than reopening it to add other potential targets," Blumenthal told reporters.
The bill is seen as a tribute to Lindsey Graham, who was a crucial intermediary between Ukraine’s leadership, Congress, and Trump. Graham had become a forceful voice arguing that Russia’s aggression presented a direct challenge to U.S. interests. "He understood that Moscow considers us its principal adversary and that we need to make sure Putin does not take control of Ukraine," said former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst.
The bipartisan proposal seeks to deprive Moscow of funds used to finance its war against Ukraine by penalizing Russia’s energy sector and countries that continue purchasing its oil and gas. The bill provides for tough sanctions against Russia, its companies, oligarchs, and intermediaries as well as secondary sanctions and tariffs targeting the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The bill has been in the works for nearly two years and contains complex technical sanction mechanisms. Senators have expressed confidence that the bill would be passed before the Senate's August recess. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is prepared to bring it to a vote as soon as there is confirmation that enough senators support it.
The bill's provisions include penalties for Russia’s energy sector and countries that continue purchasing its oil and gas. It also targets Russia’s shadow tanker fleet, financial institutions, and major LNG projects, with presidential waiver authority.
Reactions from other senators and the White House have been generally supportive. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson also backed the bill, saying, "We've long supported a Russia sanctions bill and the vast majority of the Republicans do. Senate Republicans in the White House have come up with a formula that they think will work and we're happy to receive and process that."
The bill is expected to be passed before the Senate's August recess, and senators have expressed confidence that the support is already in place.
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