Trump Backs Bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill; Graham Says Senate Vote May Come Next Week

Overview

• Senator Lindsey Graham said on X that President Trump gave a green light to the sanctions proposal following a meeting at the White House.
• The measure, co-authored by Senators Graham and Richard Blumenthal, would impose secondary sanctions alongside 500% U.S. import tariffs on goods from countries that buy Russian oil, gas, uranium and other products.
• Graham said the bill would give the president leverage to press major buyers such as China, India and Brazil to reduce purchases of Russian oil.
• He projected a Senate vote as early as next week, while emphasizing the plan remains a proposal awaiting congressional approval.
• A similar measure is under consideration in the House, and the Kremlin has warned it would react extremely negatively if the legislation becomes law.