Speaker Johnson Calls for ‘Overdue’ Sanctions Against Russia: ‘I Am Anxious to Do It’
- House Speaker Mike Johnson called for sanctions on Russia, stating they are 'far overdue.' Johnson emphasized that Congress must work with President Trump to enact these sanctions, as he needs to sign them into law.
- Senators Graham and Blumenthal have proposed a sanctions package with around 85 co-sponsors, aimed at enforcing tariffs on countries buying oil from Russia. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated movement towards a sanctions bill that could heavily impact Russia's economy with substantial tariffs on countries buying Russian energy.
- Trump has indicated a shift towards supporting sanctions, urging NATO allies to impose coordinated measures against Russia. President Trump also called for NATO allies to stop purchasing Russian oil to support these sanctions.
- Legislative actions could complicate U.S. peace efforts, as mentioned by White House officials. Recently, drone incursions by Russian forces into Poland have raised tensions, leading to increased calls for sanctions and firm responses from U.S. lawmakers.
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Speaker Johnson: Sanctions on Russia Long Overdue
Sanctions on Russia are long overdue, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News' "Face the Nation" on Sunday. The Louisiana Republican backed the effort by fellow party members Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania to add such a sanctions package to legislation aimed at averting a government shutdown in two weeks. "I do believe that desperate times call for desperate measures, and I think appropriate san…
Speaker Johnson calls for ‘overdue’ sanctions against Russia: ‘I am anxious to do it’
House Speaker Mike Johnson threw his weight behind efforts to tighten the screws on Russia's economy with another round of sanctions, calling it "overdue," but caveated that he wants to coordinate with President Trump.
Johnson 'anxious' to impose additional sanctions on Russia
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said Sunday there is a “big appetite” to apply additional sanctions on Russia, saying these are “far overdue.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) suggested Wednesday he is getting closer to bringing a Russia sanctions bill to the floor for consideration. The legislation would likely have a sizable effect on Moscow’s economy, as it would allow the United States to impose a 500% tariff on countries such as C…
Speaker Johnson Sees 'Big Appetite' In Congress for Sanctions to End Ukraine War
Speaker Mike Johnson said “there’s a big appetite” in Congress for sanctions as a way to end the war in Ukraine. “I do believe that desperate times call for desperate measures, and I think the appropriate sanctions on Russia are far overdue,” Johnson told CBS' Face the Nation. He said the House i
US-imposed sanctions on Russia depend entirely on Trump, who has doubts regarding his influence on Putin.
The US Congress expects President Donald Trump to decide on whether to strengthen sanctions against Russia, which are already “long overdue”, said US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, and he supports introducing new restrictions. According to him, Congress cannot impose sanctions on Russia without the president’s signature. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, meanwhile, noted that all possible direct sanctions on Russia have already …
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson said Congress was ready to work on imposing sanctions against Russia to end the war.
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