Trump Backs Russia Sanctions Bill Championed by Late Senator Graham

Former President Donald Trump plans to support a Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, intensifying pressure on the Kremlin over its war in Ukraine. Confirmed by a White House official, Trump's backing bolsters a long-stalled effort to punish buyers of Russian oil and gas. The move is seen as a major win for Ukraine and is also supported by Republican Senator Alan Armstrong of Oklahoma.

Graham Russia sanctions bill

• ▪A Russia sanctions bill was championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
• ▪The bill aims to punish buyers of Russian oil and natural gas.
• ▪The legislative effort to pass the sanctions has been long-stalled.

Trump administration support

• ▪Former President Donald Trump plans to support the Russia sanctions bill.
• ▪Republican Senator Alan Armstrong of Oklahoma stated he would support the Russia sanctions bill.
• ▪Trump's support was confirmed by a White House official who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Ukraine war pressure

• ▪Donald Trump's backing of the bill is considered a major win for Ukraine.
• ▪The bill is intended to intensify pressure on the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine.
• ▪Senator Alan Armstrong said it is in the US interest to support Ukraine and not leave the country "unsupported" in its war with Russia.

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