India, Jan. 8 -- Intensifying his efforts to bring an end to the Ukraine war by adding more sanctions on Russia, US president Donald Trump has "greenlit" a bill which would not only increase sanctions on Moscow but also on its trade partners, including India.

As per Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump has given the nod for a bipartisan Russian sanctions bill. Speaking to reporters, Graham added that he is hopeful that a vote on the same will take place as soon as next week.

"After a very productive meeting today with President Trump on a variety of issues, he greenlit the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill. I look forward to a strong bipartisan vote, hopefully as early as next week," said Graham in his statement.

The Republican lawm...