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US Senate advances new Russia sanctions bill with Zelenskyy present

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. Senate advanced a bill to impose new sanctions on Russia, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy present during the vote.
  • The legislation, which passed with 86 votes in favor, aims to impose secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas and expand sanctions on Moscow's

The U.S. Senate took a significant step toward approving new sanctions against Russia, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy observing the proceedings. Senators voted 86-12 to advance the bill, which is designed to increase pressure on Moscow. The initiative includes a 100% tariff on countries continuing to purchase Russian oil and gas. It also seeks to expand sanctions against Russia's "shadow fleet," used to circumvent Western restrictions, and renew sanctions against Iran.

The real problem are the systems and anti-ballistic missiles.

— Volodymyr Zelenskyyexplaining Ukraine's military needs to senators

Zelenskyy, who was present at the Capitol, emphasized Ukraine's military needs, particularly in air defense systems. He stated that the "real problem" lies with anti-ballistic systems and missiles, a concern he conveyed to both President Donald Trump and the senators. During his visit, Zelenskyy thanked senators for their support and highlighted the importance of increasing pressure on Russia.

Sanctions against Russia are very important.

— Volodymyr Zelenskyyhighlighting the importance of the sanctions bill

"Sanctions against Russia are very important," Zelenskyy said, noting that the measures not only impact Moscow's ability to fund the war but also send "a big signal to Europe" and provide "great support" to the Ukrainian people. The bill is also co-sponsored by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal. The session followed a moment of silence honoring the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a key proponent of the legislation, and a closed-door meeting with Zelenskyy.

the measure not only affects Moscow's ability to finance the war, but also sends 'a big signal to Europe' and 'great support' to the Ukrainian people.

— Volodymyr Zelenskyyexplaining the broader impact of the sanctions
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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