Senate seeks to hit Russia with sanctions over Ukraine — but Trump wants to control the Putin smackdown

The legislation in the Senate rarely earns more than 80 sponsor. However Ukraine’s defense of Russia’s two -year invasion Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Sen. It looks like a spark drawing that supports a bill prepared by Richard Blumenthal.

Senators from both sides say that the legislation will pass smoothly. Home speaker Mike Johnson that it is open to a sanction invoiceThe door would open a wide range of bilateral support.

Major Particularly leader John Thune, in a Senate speech at the beginning of this week, said, orum I am fully waiting for this may be ready to evaluate as early as this working period. The Senate Republicans are determined to work with the Assembly and the White House through the Congress and the President of the President. ”

So why didn’t he come to the place to vote?

Policy reports President Donald Trump requires significant changes to authorize the congress sanctions.

And the Democrats say Trump’s desire to change Thune and the Senate Republican leadership lead to the delay to delay the vote to appoint the president.

Foreign Relations Committee Member Sen. Chris Coons (D-de), “President Trump was played by Putin, and the leader Thune,” I do not object to the forward-moving bill, “he said, we can pass in a few days,” he said. Independent.

“President Trump should decide whether he is willing to use sanctions to force Putin to come to the table, Co Cons said.

Coons’ words come the way many Republicans say they’ll be open to voting.

Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-ok) said he was sure that the bill could come to the ground soon.

“There is no paste point, we just expect the timing,” he said. Independent.

Senate Susan Collins (R-ME), the President of the Senate Payments Committee, pointed to the bilateral nature of the bill.

“Assuming that Senator Thune has brought him to the ground, he said that his chances of confirming are perfect,” he said. Interest. Collins, a great supporter of Ukraine, said Thunee didn’t know what plans are to bring him to the ground, “But I think it will easily pass.”

However, the Democrats were disappointed that the legislation stopped.

Senate Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a supporter of Ukraine, said, “Why doesn’t the Senate bring her to the majority leader? Is she afraid of Donald Trump?” He said. Independent.

In writing, 15 days after making a decision, the President requires the “increasing the duty rate for all goods and services için imported from Russia to the USA.

In a statement he gave to journalists, you Brian Schatz (D-Hi), as the sanctions are largely working Policy The report Trump wants them to work.

“This means that the administration has the authority to remove them and then to be reviewed by the Congress,” he said to journalists. “That’s why I don’t think an agreement is breaking.”

Senate Armed Services Committee’s senior democrat Senator Jack Reed (D-Ri) Independent He also wanted to see an emergency additional expenditure package to Ukraine.

Since his return to the White House, Trump had an up and down relationship with Ukraine. During the 2024 Presidential Campaign, He said he would finish the warRussian President Vladimir Putin began when he attacked Ukraine within 24 hours. During a tense meeting in the oval office, the famous Ukrainian President Volodymyr flew up in Zelensky.

However, Trump expressed his disappointment with Putin. Trump at the beginning of this week, He would continue to send weapons to Ukraine The Ministry of Defense has stopped them due to concerns about American stocks.

“We will send some more weapons,” he said.

But you. Todd Young (R-in) said he wasn’t sure why there was no movement in the legislation and that he didn’t talk to the Senate GOP leadership.

“I didn’t do it but it has intention,” he said Independent.

-Andrew Feinberg contributed to reporting