A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is advancing legislation that would impose sweeping sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin refuses to engage in serious ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine. The bill, titled the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, has been introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and currently has more than 80 Senate co-sponsors, according to multiple sources including Le Monde and the lawmakers’ offices.

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Senators push sweeping Russia sanctions as Trump urges caution

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Senators propose harsh sanctions on Russia, including 500% tariffs, if Putin rejects peace talks. The White House urges caution.

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