Overview
- More than 85 senators from both parties have signed on to the measure designed to pressure Moscow into peace talks over Ukraine.
- The legislation levies a 500% tariff on imports from nations that purchase Russian oil, gas or uranium.
- Lawmakers secured expanded waiver language allowing an initial 180-day exemption and a second 180-day waiver subject to congressional approval.
- Senate leaders plan to schedule a floor vote this week after President Trump publicly signaled his support for the compromise package.
- The Defense Department has resumed shipments of defensive weapons to Ukraine following a temporary pause in deliveries.