The Trump administration is supporting a bipartisan bill that would impose heavy tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, aiming to increase economic pressure on Moscow to end its four-year war in Ukraine, according to sources cited by CBS News. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) confirmed that the White House has endorsed the latest draft of the sanctions legislation. Ukrainian officials were informed by Graham that the White House supports the measure, which could target major buyers like India and China. While the exact timeline for implementation remains unclear, the bill seeks to leverage economic measures to influence Russia’s actions. Additional diplomatic progress was noted, including Ukraine’s successful negotiations with Trump regarding military equipment and drone purchases.
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