US EditionGraham, Blumenthal Meet with Zelensky in Kyiv
ROME, JUL 11 – Zelenskyy discussed a bipartisan bill proposing 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian energy to cut Moscow’s war funding and boost Ukraine’s air defenses.
- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Senators Graham and Blumenthal on Thursday night to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defenses and tougher sanctions against Russia.
- Momentum at the Rome conference, supported by European leaders, backs a bipartisan bill proposing 500% tariffs on countries like China and India purchasing Russian energy exports.
- Ukraine faces up to 1,000 drones per attack, with China and India responsible for around 70% of Russian energy exports targeted by sanctions bills.
- The White House resumed arms shipments to Ukraine after pausing on July 1 amid Russia's ongoing and intensifying air strikes.
- Senators aim for a vote on sanctions legislation before the August recess, requiring 60 Senate votes and final approval from President Donald Trump.
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In Rome, Blumenthal pushes for Russia sanctions bill
FILE - Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., left, and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., right, speak during a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 30, 2025. (Vasilisa Stepanenko/AP / AP)U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has been in Rome this week, meeting with European heads of state at the Ukraine Recovery Conference.Blumenthal and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) briefed European leaders on their push for 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russ…
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Ukraine: Russia attacks again as Zelenskyy meets US senators
Ukraine said Russia launched more missile and drone strikes, after Volodymyr Zelenksyy met with US senators in Rome to talk tougher sanctions on Moscow and ongoing support for Kyiv. DW has more.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Senators Lindsay Graham and Richard Blumenthal.
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