Washington, Jan. 8 -- US President Donald Trump has approved a bipartisan proposal to expand sanctions on Russia, a move that could also increase pressure on countries such as China, India, and Brazil that continue to purchase Russian oil, according to Senator Lindsey Graham.
Graham said Trump gave his approval during a recent meeting, clearing the way for the legislation, titled the Sanctioning of Russia Act of 2025, to advance toward a bipartisan vote in Congress, possibly as early as next week.
Writing on X, Graham said the bill is intended to strengthen Washington's negotiating position as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine continue. He argued that while Kyiv has shown flexibility in peace talks, Russian President Vladimir P...