U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal Hopes 'Sledgehammer' Sanctions Against Russia Will Pass Next Month
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal expressed hope that sweeping sanctions against Russia, described as a 'sledgehammer' targeting Moscow's ability to finance its war in Ukraine, will pass the House of Representatives next month. The bill, co-sponsored with Lindsey Graham, has strong support from Republicans in the House following a preliminary Senate vote. Some sources suggest the bill may be passed as early as next month, while others indicate it could be delayed until September.
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Some sources mention the bill could be passed in September, while others suggest it may be passed as early as next month.
Senator Blumenthal hopes Russia sanctions bill could be passed in September
US senator hopes 'sledgehammer' Russian sanctions will pass next month
U.S. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal expressed hope that the House of Representatives will pass the bill he co-sponsored with Lindsey Graham to strengthen sanctions against Russia and Iran this September.
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American Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut compared the 'hellish sanctions' bill against Russia to a sledgehammer during his visit to Kyiv on August 26. The bill, which may be passed by the U.S. House of Representatives as early as next month, is described by Reuters as 'a sledgehammer' in its approach.
He noted that the bill has strong support from Republicans in the House of Representatives.
US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he hopes sweeping sanctions targeting Russia will pass the House of Representatives next month, calling the legislation a “sledgehammer” against Moscow’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine.
Reuters: In Kyiv, Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal stated that he expects the House of Representatives to approve his bill imposing large-scale sanctions against Russia next month, which he described as a 'kuvalda' targeting the sources of financing for Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. He noted strong support from Republicans in the House following a convincing preliminary vote in the Senate. Also read: Iran promises retaliatory [...]
US senator hopes 'sledgehammer' Russian sanctions will pass next month Reuters
Senator Blumenthal hopes Russia sanctions bill could be passed in September Ukrinform
U.S. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal expressed hope that the House of Representatives will pass the bill he co-sponsored with Lindsey Graham to strengthen sanctions against Russia and Iran this September.