U.S. Senate Majority Leader: Hopes to Pass Sanctions Bill Against Russia Before August Recess
According to a report by Jinse Finance, U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Thune stated that he "hopes" the Senate will pass a bipartisan proposal introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham, an ally of President Trump, to enact tough sanctions on Russia before the August recess. After Trump criticized Putin this week for intensifying attacks on Ukrainian cities, Senate Republicans have become more confident about passing legislation to sanction Russia this month. Thune said, "It is clear that there is strong bipartisan support in the Senate. I believe the same is true in the House, or at least I hope so." "Whether this will happen in the next few weeks remains an open question, but I hope it will."
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