Will the Senate Finally Move Against Russia?

Will the Senate finally move against Russia?

President Donald Trump is giving Vladimir Putin 50 days before he imposes tariffs on Russia, potentially halting momentum for the Senate’s bipartisan Russia sanctions bill. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told Semafor he plans to talk to Trump and that a decision on floor action before August will happen “in the coming days.” Graham said, “The argument for the bill is that you’ll have an overwhelming bipartisan vote. You’ll have flexibility, politi…

China firmly opposes illicit unilateral sanctions: FM on US threat of 500% tariff over Russia trade

Responding to a question on threats by US Senator Lindsey Graham of imposing 500 percent tariffs on countries including China if they continue to trade with Russia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China's position on the Ukraine crisis has been consistent and clear.

China rejects NATO Secretary General's Warning about US Sanctions

China on Monday rejected a warning by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that Brazil, China and India could be hit by secondary US sanctions if they continue to trade with Russia. “Dialogue and negotiations are the only viable way out of the Ukraine crisis,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a news conference in Beijing. […] The post China rejects NATO Secretary General’s Warning about US Sanctions appeared first on Sarajevo Times.