Trump Should Take Advantage of Russian Sanctions Bill
UNITED STATES SENATE, JUL 31 – The Senate bill would impose a 500% tariff on Russian energy exports to pressure Moscow amid bipartisan backing and public support, targeting key countries financing the war.
- On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune told The Post that the Senate will advance a bill sanctioning Russia if Ukraine doesn’t reach a ceasefire in 10 days.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate will advance sanctions if Ukraine doesn’t reach a ceasefire in 10 days, moving faster than previous plans.
- The Senate bill would impose a tariff on Russian oil, gas, uranium, and include secondary tariffs on nations financing Putin’s war, supported by 85 sponsors.
- Thune said that such legislation could give Trump greater leverage and send a message of U.S. resolve to Putin and allies.
- Russia continues nightly bombings and drone strikes on civilians, despite recent months' failed summits to secure a ceasefire.
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Trump should take advantage of Russian sanctions bill
Senators from both parties support ‘ultimate hammer' on nations financing Putin's war


Sen. Thune Preparing Russia Sanctions Bill
Sen. John Thune said the Senate will move forward with a bill sanctioning Russia if a ceasefire isn't reached with Ukraine in 10 days, the New York Post reported. Thune said they want to work with the White House to be in lockstep with how to sanction Russia. On Tuesday, Trump threatened to enact sanctions on Russia if the war isn't over in 10 days, shortening his original 50-day window. "He's somebody who is animated largely by trying to get to…
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is ready to move on a bill sanctioning Russia if a cease-fire with Ukraine isn't reached by the end of next week -- if President Trump gives him "the green light."
Russia remains defiant over Trump threats
Russian glide bombs and ballistic missiles struck a Ukrainian prison and a medical facility overnight as Russia’s relentless strikes killed at least 22 people across the country, officials said on Tuesday 29 July, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to punish Russia with sanctions and tariffs unless it stops. Trump said on Monday he is giving Russian President Vladimir Putin 10 to 12 days to stop the killing in Ukraine after three years…
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