Sen. Dan Sullivan, Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced bipartisan legislation to impose strong sanctions on Russia and its global supporters amid ongoing aggression in Ukraine. The sanctions would be triggered if Russia refuses to negotiate peace in good faith or launches another assault on Ukraine’s sovereignty after a peace deal is made.
The bill also includes a 500% tariff on imports from countries purchasing Russian oil, gas, uranium, or related products.
Sullivan emphasized that the goal remains to end the war.
“Achieving this goal requires both Ukraine and Russia to come to the table… A bipartisan majority of my Senate colleagues and I are working to provide a comprehensive sanctions package against Russia that puts Putin on notice and gives the administration additional tools and leverage to end this war and find a workable peace.” Said Sen. Sullivan.
He criticized the Biden administration’s foreign policy, supported increasing defense spending above 3% of GDP, and advocated for U.S. energy exports to reduce reliance on Russian fuel.
