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US Senate to advance bipartisan Russia sanctions bill after Ukraine talks

The bill imposes a 500% tariff on imports tied to Russian energy sales following Kyiv meetings where Ukrainian officials pressed for frozen asset seizures.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) speaks outside the White House following the Oval Office meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 28, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
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Overview

  • The Senate measure, backed by 82 cosponsors, proposes a 500% tariff on goods from countries importing Russian oil, gas, uranium and other products.
  • Senator Lindsey Graham said the chamber will begin considering the legislation next week, with House allies poised to follow suit and a presidential signature still required.
  • During meetings in Kyiv, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and President Volodymyr Zelensky outlined Ukraine’s financial and defense needs and called for tougher sanctions.
  • Ukrainian leaders emphasized the seizure of frozen Russian assets as a key mechanism to fund reconstruction and heighten economic pressure on Moscow.
  • Zelensky warned that Russia is using stalled negotiations as cover to prepare fresh military operations and urged the U.S. to maintain leverage until genuine talks resume.