Senate Republicans demands new sanctions against Russia
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (left) makes his opening statement as Sen. Chuck Grassley listens during a 2022 Senate Judiciary Committee markup. Photo: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images
Senate Republicans
are seizing on President Trump's growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin to argue the time to impose fresh sanctions on Russia is now.
Trump
's tone on Putin has shifted in recent days, calling the Russian president 'crazy' and warning he is 'playing with fire' in Ukraine while Trump heads off 'really bad things.'
The Kremlin dismissed Trump's criticisms — after Russia escalated its missile and drone attacks against Kyiv this weekend — with its former president Dmitry Medvedev
posting on X
: 'I only know of one REALLY BAD thing — WWIII. I hope Trump understands this!'
The Senate wants to translate Trump's words into action.
Majority Leader
John Thune
(R-S.D.) said last week he is ready to move on a popular, bipartisan sanctions bill if Russia won't come to the table in good faith.
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