US SENATE PASSES RUSSIA SANCTIONS CHAMPIONED BY GRAHAM; US HOUSE NEXT

The U.S. Senate approved a new package of sanctions against Russia, a measure that was led by the late South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. The legislation was passed on Tuesday, setting the stage for the House of Representatives to consider the bill next week.

According to JPost.com – The Jerusalem Post – Graham, who died last month, had been one of Kyiv’s most outspoken allies in Congress during the four‑year conflict with Russia. The Senate vote was a bipartisan effort, with Graham’s advocacy noted as a key factor in the bill’s passage. The Times of Israel confirms that the sanctions were championed by the late Senator. While the Associated Press reports on recent Russian attacks killing four civilians in Kyiv, it does not directly relate to the sanctions bill, and the Guardian piece about Sam Neill is unrelated to this story.

The sanctions are part of Washington’s broader strategy to pressure Russia over its aggression in Ukraine and to support the Ukrainian war effort.

• Senate passes new Russia sanctions package championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham.
• Graham’s death last month noted; he had been a vocal supporter of Ukraine.
• House of Representatives will review the sanctions in the coming days.

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