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Trump Admin. to Back Tariffs on Russian Oil in Effort to End Ukraine War, Sources Say

From CBS News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Trump administration will support a bill imposing heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil to pressure Moscow and end the war in Ukraine, sources told CBS News.
  • Senators Graham and Blumenthal confirmed the White House approved the draft bill, which aims to increase economic pressure on Russia by imposing tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.
  • The bill's potential passage comes as Ukraine reports battlefield successes, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy secured agreements on Patriot interceptors and Ukrainian drones during recent meetings.

The Trump administration is set to back a legislative effort that would impose significant financial penalties on buyers of Russian oil, aiming to intensify economic pressure on Moscow and facilitate an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Sources familiar with the matter informed CBS News of the White House's approval of the draft bill.

The Trump administration will support a draft bill that would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil, adding to economic pressure on Moscow, all in an effort to bring Russia's four-year war on Ukraine to a close, sources told CBS News.

— CBS News SourcesReporting on the Trump administration's stance on sanctions against Russian oil purchasers.

Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal confirmed that the White House has given its backing to the latest version of the Russia sanctions bill. Blumenthal indicated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was informed of the White House's support by Senator Graham. While White House spokespeople did not immediately respond to requests for comment, the senators highlighted Ukraine's recent battlefield advancements as a key factor in persuading President Putin to negotiate.

Senators Graham and Blumenthal told CBS News that the Trump White House has approved the latest draft of a Russia sanctions bill.

— CBS NewsConfirming the White House's approval of the sanctions bill.

This bipartisan bill, spearheaded by Senators Graham (R-S.C.) and Blumenthal (D-Conn.), seeks to bolster economic pressure on Russia. The specific timeline for the tariffs' implementation remains unclear, but the legislation would target countries continuing to purchase Russian oil and natural gas, with India and China identified as major buyers. Blumenthal expressed optimism about potential Democratic support for the bill, noting that recent declines in global oil prices have made the decision more palatable.

Graham indicated to CBS News that Putin's constant attacks are a factor in Mr. Trump's thinking, and the president has found Ukraine's recent success on the battlefield to be persuasive.

— CBS NewsExplaining the rationale behind the administration's support for the bill.

Beyond sanctions, the article notes other diplomatic successes for Ukraine. Blumenthal credited President Zelenskyy with skillfully navigating meetings with Mr. Trump at a recent NATO summit, securing a license for Patriot interceptor production and gaining approval for the purchase of Ukrainian drones for U.S. use. Zelenskyy had previously made a direct appeal for these licenses during a television appearance in May.

Zelenskyy had made a direct request for the licenses from Mr. Trump during an appearance on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" in May.

— CBS NewsDetailing President Zelenskyy's previous efforts to secure military technology.
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Originally published by CBS News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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