The US sanctions bill against Russia already has over 60 co-sponsors, allowing its passage - Axios - EUROPE SAYS
A bipartisan bill on US sanctions against Russia, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, already has over 60 co-sponsors, which allows it to be passed. Axios reports, UNN informs. DetailsAt the same. . .
A bipartisan bill on US sanctions against Russia, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, already has over 60 co-sponsors, which allows it to be passed. Axios reports, UNN informs. DetailsAt the same time, the publication notes that the main obstacle now is the time needed to discuss the document in the Senate. The updated bill, which Senator Richard Blumenthal (Democrat from Connecticut) is pushing through the Senate, will still require approval from the House of Representatives. According to a person familiar with the matter, there are currently at least 61 co-sponsors, of which 39 are Republicans and 22 are Democrats– the publication writes. It is noted that the bill being pushed in the US Senate will still need to be approved by the House of Representatives. ContextRecently, a bipartisan group of senatorsintroduceda bill that provides for sanctions against high-ranking officials of the Russian Federation and high tariffs for buyers of Russian oil. The document aims to increase pressure on Russia’s energy sector. US President Donald Trumpstatedthat the bill on new sanctions against Russia has high chances of being passed. The document may be expanded to include sanctions against Iran and Hezbollah. Sybiha calls on the U. S. Senate to consider the bill on sanctions against Russia as soon as possible15. 07. 26, 11:16 • 3992 views