Politico: Republicans Ready To Press Trump For Crushing Sanctions Against Russia
1- 6.06.2025, 14:59
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One deciding vote will suffice.
Trump may soon have a sanctions bill on his desk that would severely damage Russia's ability to finance war. They would target countries that continue to buy Russian oil and gas, vital sources of revenue for its economy.
The measure, initiated by Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, has amassed an impressive 82 co-sponsors, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson this week openly expressing support for the need to confront Russia, writes Politico.
"Such a favorable opportunity to 'nail' Putin and finally force him to the negotiating table may not come again. But there's a catch: it seems Trump just doesn't want it," the media outlet writes.
There is no indication yet that he will publicly give the green light for Congress to send him a bill, let alone sign it if it does come to his desk.
Recently, after speaking with Putin, he released a statement announcing possible Russian retaliation for the attack on its strategic aircraft - without any condemnation of the Kremlin dictator's actions. Congress doesn't even have to fully pass the bill: one decisive vote in the Senate is enough to send Moscow an unmistakable message that Trump holds the proverbial sword - "sword" - over its head.
The piece also says that John Thune has publicly and privately told his fellow Republicans that he is ready to bring Graham's bill to a vote in the Senate before the July recess. According to sources close to the discussion, the White House has not taken the initiative, but also won't stand in the way if the Senate wants to move the measure forward.
There is real support for the measure - if only as a pressure tool - within the ranks of Republican senators. "We just have to do it. Trump can stop it or stall it in the House. But we can make our position known, demonstrate the power of the Senate, so that Trump has an opportunity to say to Putin, 'Don't make me do this,'" said Republican Senator Kevin Cramer, a staunch Trump supporter.
The mere fact that this legislation is advancing in the Senate would already be a serious signal, U.S. officials say.
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