Senators Urge Trump Admin to Act on Russian Sanctions for Ukraine

Senators push Trump administration to act swiftly on Russian sanctions to aid Ukraine amid ongoing war and financial pressure.

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October 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has urged the Trump administration to take immediate action on new Russian sanctions aimed at supporting Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Moscow.

The senators, including top Democrats and Republicans, highlighted the need for swift implementation of the recently passed bill, which was named after late Senator Lindsey Graham. They emphasized the importance of targeting Russia’s financial networks and military capabilities to curb its aggression.

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the senators called for measures to disrupt Russia’s oil transport through a so-called “shadow fleet” and to counter an emerging satellite system that could enable more precise attacks against Ukraine. The lawmakers also stressed the urgency of enforcing the law before its key provisions take effect on October 18.

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