Hellfire in the Senate: Russia Sanctions Bill Revved Up
Senators intensify demands for swift progress on proposed bill imposing stringent Russia sanctions, with Graham leading the charge.
The Senate's drafting room is abuzz with an intense rush to pass a brutal sanctions bill against our old nemesis, Russia. The Senatorial heavyweight, Lindsey Graham, holds the baton after a nerdy sojourn with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ensuring the bill will unfurl soon, assuring a slicing of Moscow's wallet.
Graham skedaddled to Kyiv alongside Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal, both hot on the heels of the Senate's sanctions measure that would set 500% tariffs on any nation buying Moscow's gas 'n' oil.
"Cramming this bill in the Senate is on the horizon, mate," quipped Graham during a presser in Ukraine, flanked by Ukrainian warriors. "Congress clerks be working on it, and the House peeves are raring up too."
Across the pond, Prez Donald Trump's yet to endorse the bill. Martha Raddatz, our Chief Global Affairs Correspondent, cheekily quizzed Zelenskyy on his views on the administration's handling of the squabble. A fed-up Zelenskyy voiced the need for Trump's backing of the sanctions and a ceasefire.
"We're hollerin' loud for President Trump's robust action on the sanctions and a ceasefire, ya hear?" Zelenskyy thundered.
Graham and Blumenthal's Kyiv adventure happened just days before Ukrainian politicos declared their drones had done a number on 40 Russian aircraft in airfield attacks.
Graham, a thorn in Putin's side, adored Ukraine's drone tactics and trumpeted a battle cry on X, urging the world to give Putin a wicked kick where it hurts.
"Putin's an assassin that bangs women, kids, and everyone in between. Push 'em hard when it comes to action against Russia's aggression. China and India supporting Putin? Hoist 'em up for their spunk that props his war engine!" Graham yelled.
Blumenthal also joined in the clamor on X, advocating for a sanctions crackdown on Russia, sporting the ol' "Courage and Ability" motto of Ukraine that shone clear during their chat.
In a recent Wall Street Journal letter, Graham penned that the Senate was "g馵ting" (prepared) to garnish proposed sanctions on Russia, depending on Putin's response to Trump's ceasefire ultimatum.
"This bill puts Russia on a blockaded island," boasted Graham. "If China or India cut off cheap oil, Putin's war toy blows over."
Graham affirmed he had been chit-chatting with the White House about the Russia Sanctioning Bill of '25, garnering around 80 co-sponsors and cross-congressional support.
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"Putin's surrounded by a hard-hitting Senate. If he continues playing jestling games, we'll kick his butt," asserted Graham.
John Thune, the Senate's Majority Leader, mumbled to reporters that there's an "optimum" level of Senate interest in the bill and might carry it out before the month's end.
"Nattering with the White House is all part of the process, mate. Sure, there's real enthusiasm here, and it bloody well could jolly well be smashed together in this chapter," Thune mumbled.
Other Republican senators such as Chuck Grassley, John Barasso, and John Fetterman voice their support for the sanctions as well.
Kick-starting this sanctions party, Dem Sen John Fetterman gnashed on Russia's continued killing of innocents in Ukraine and pleaded for sanctions. Hillarious joker Dave McCormick sympathized, asserting the sanctions will pressure Putin for peace talks.
- Senator Lindsey Graham's assertion, "This bill puts Russia on a blockaded island," indicates his firm opinion on the international politics and war-and-conflicts in Russia.
- The Senate's Majority Leader, John Thune, mentioned a level of Senate interest in the Russia Sanctions Bill, suggesting a balance between international politics and policy-and-legislation within the Senate.
- Martha Raddatz's question to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about his opinions on the administration's handling of the Russia-Ukraine squabble points towards general news and international politics.
- Dave McCormick's agreement with Senator John Fetterman on the necessity of sanctions against Russia to pressure Putin for peace talks highlights the role of policy-and-legislation, politics, and international politics in addressing war-and-conflicts and crime in the region.
