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US Senator Lindsey Graham: New sanctions on Russia aimed at crippling its economy

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US Senator Lindsey Graham: New sanctions on Russia aimed at crippling its economy

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Senator Lindsey Graham said the recently approved sanctions against Russia are intended to economically cripple Moscow and will provide President Trump with tools to pressure Russia into ending the war in Ukraine, according to reports.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) stated Friday evening that the recently approved sanctions package against Russia is designed to economically cripple Moscow and give President Trump leverage to press Russia into ending the war in Ukraine.

The Zioneer has previously reported on President Trump's signals regarding sanctions on Russian oil (June 16) and his statements about focusing on Ukraine after Iran (June 15). Graham's remarks align with the administration's stated approach of using economic pressure to push Russia toward a negotiated settlement. The sanctions were recently approved by Congress, and Graham's statement underscores the bipartisan support for the strategy.

No further details on the specific sanctions or their implementation timeline were provided in the senator's remarks.

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