Bipartisan U.S. Legislation Proposes Severe Sanctions to Pressure Russia on Ukraine Peace

The bill, supported by 50 senators, includes 500% tariffs on goods from nations buying Russian energy and aims to force Moscow into negotiations.

U.S. senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal have introduced bipartisan legislation targeting Russia with primary and secondary sanctions if it refuses to engage in peace talks with Ukraine.
The proposed measures include imposing a 500% tariff on goods from countries purchasing Russian oil, gas, and uranium, aiming to curb Russia's war financing.
President Trump has expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin over stalled peace negotiations and is considering additional sanctions on Russian oil exports.
The legislation has garnered rare bipartisan support, with 25 Republicans and 25 Democrats backing the bill, signaling its strong chances of passage if brought to a vote.
Ukraine has accused Russia of ceasefire violations on energy infrastructure, while Russia has made similar accusations, complicating peace efforts.