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Zelensky to meet all 100 US senators during Graham funeral

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • All 100 U.S. senators received an invitation to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.
  • The Senate is also expected to vote on a bill to sanction Russia, championed by the late Senator Graham, which aims to cut revenues from Russian energy sales.
  • Zelensky arrived in the U.S. on Tuesday morning, with anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation with the U.S. being a top priority for his meetings.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with all 100 U.S. senators during his visit to Washington for the funeral of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening.

In addition to the meeting, the Senate is expected to vote on legislation aimed at sanctioning Russia. This bill, a key initiative of the late Senator Graham, seeks to reduce the revenue Russia gains from selling energy to fund its war in Ukraine. The legislation had been pending for about a year before Graham's death.

Lawmakers adjusted the tariff level in the bill to 100% from a proposed 500% to garner broader support. However, the bill has raised concerns in Congress regarding potential new presidential war powers. Zelensky arrived in the U.S. on Tuesday morning, stating that anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation with the United States are his "number one priority" for discussions with President Trump and his team.

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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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