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Sen. Lindsey Graham Added to Russia's 'Terrorists and Extremists' List

The designation comes after Graham blamed Putin for Alexei Navalny's death and called for Russia to be labeled a state sponsor of terrorism.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina speaks to the press on May 03, 2023 in Washington, DC. Russia's state financial watchdog on Tuesday added Graham to its registry of "extremists and terrorists."
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Overview

  • Sen. Lindsey Graham has been designated as a 'terrorist' by Russia, following his public condemnation of Putin for the death of Alexei Navalny.
  • Graham's addition to the list allows Russian authorities to freeze any of his bank accounts in the country, though it's unlikely he has any.
  • The South Carolina senator responded humorously to the designation, joking about losing his rubles and reaffirming his stance against Russia.
  • Graham has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine and has previously been targeted by Russia, including a warrant for his arrest issued last May.
  • The Biden administration has announced new sanctions against Russia in response to Navalny's death, further escalating tensions between the two nations.