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In a Shocking Turn of events, it looks like the US is getting ready to throw some major punches against Russia. As per reports from various agencies, a new set of sanctions are set to hit the Kremlin if Moscow fails to engage in substantial talks to settle the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Senator Lindsey Graham, known for his hard-hitting stance, is among the 72 senators supporting this move. According to Graham, this move is intended to aid President Trump in reaching a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. This announcement came after a deal was signed on April 30 between Ukraine and the US regarding the supply of rare earth metals.
The White House has yet to comment on this indeed fascinating development. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is reportedly working diligently to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, with separate dialogues taking place between US officials and both the Russian and Ukrainian parties.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated last week that this week is crucial for resolving the Ukraine conflict. He expressed optimism, noting that both Russia and Ukraine have made significant strides toward a deal, but no final agreement has been reached as of now.
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The proposed US sanctions bill, introduced on April 14, is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to impose new sanctions on Russia, provide security assistance to Ukraine, and restrict the president's power to unilaterally terminate existing sanctions. Key highlights include:
- Economic pressure in the form of new sanctions targeting tankers evading oil price caps and export controls on dual-use technologies used in Russian weapons.
- Utilization of frozen Russian assets for Ukrainian reconstruction and compensation.
- Measures to maintain military aid streams and offer extended intelligence/logistical assistance.
The bill is still making its way through the legislative process and is seeking additional cosponsors. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized the need for a "durable peace," although no specific negotiation framework has been made public.
On a broader note:
- The EU is gearing up to impose new sanctions on additional sectors.
- New Zealand has extended military assistance to Ukraine through 2026, including troop deployments for training.
- Russia continues to demand the cessation of Western arms supplies to Ukraine as a precursor for negotiations.
No active bilateral US-Russia negotiation sessions have been confirmed, with recent diplomatic contact mainly focused on outlining peace terms rather than engaging in intensive discussions.
- Senator Lindsey Graham, along with 72 other senators, is advocating for the imposition of new sanctions on Russia in a bid to aid President Trump in achieving a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.
- Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, has highlighted the importance of a "durable peace" in the ongoing Ukraine conflict and emphasized that this week is crucial for its resolution.
- The US is contemplating a comprehensive piece of legislation that entails imposing new sanctions on Russia, providing security assistance to Ukraine, and restricting the president's power to unilaterally terminate existing sanctions.
- European Union is preparing to impose new sanctions on additional sectors, while New Zealand has extended military assistance to Ukraine through 2026.
- Russia continues to insist on the cessation of Western arms supplies to Ukraine as a precondition for negotiations, with no active bilateral US-Russia negotiation sessions having been confirmed as of yet.
