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EU Approves New Russia Sanctions as Senators Press Trump on Pace
EU envoys approved new Russia sanctions listings as a bipartisan group of US senators presses the Trump administration to move faster, with Ukraine's civilian toll still climbing.

Senators Press Trump Administration to Fast-Track Russia Sanctions
A bipartisan group of senators is pushing the Trump administration to move quickly on new Russian sanctions as Moscow's strikes on Ukrainian cities continue to kill civilians, AP reports.

Blumenthal Urges House Vote on Russia Sanctions Amid Ukraine Crisis
Sen. Richard Blumenthal warned of a 'moment of extreme urgency' in Ukraine as he pressed the House to pass a Russia sanctions bill. A depot strike killed 38.

Congress Advances Russia-Iran Sanctions to Squeeze Putin's Oil Revenue
The Senate passed a sweeping Russia-Iran sanctions package 86-11. The House moved to advance it August 10 as oil markets brace for tighter supply.

Zelenskyy Asks Trump, Senate for Anti-Ballistic Systems and Missiles
Zelenskyy told Trump and senators Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems and long-range missiles. The Senate responded by advancing Russia sanctions legislation for the first time this session.

Senate Advances Graham Bill for Harsher Sanctions on Russia and Iran
The Senate advanced the bipartisan Graham bill Tuesday night, targeting Russia and buyers of Russian and Iranian energy with penalties significantly beyond current U.S. sanctions.

Zelenskiy to Meet U.S. Senators as Congress Eyes New Russia Sanctions
Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet U.S. senators as Congress prepares a Russia sanctions vote, while Pentagon aid disbursement timelines add urgency to Ukraine's diplomatic push.

Senator Lindsey Graham, Close Trump Ally, Dies After Brief Illness
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, one of Congress's most hawkish voices on Iran and Ukraine policy, has died following a brief and unexpected illness.

Senate War Powers Vote Falls One Short, 50-49, in Closest Bid Yet to Curb Iran War
A bipartisan coalition came within a single vote of invoking the War Powers Resolution against the Iran campaign; Democrat John Fetterman's no vote sealed the outcome.

Collins Joins Paul as Only GOP Votes for Iran War Powers Resolution
Sen. Susan Collins broke with her party April 30 to vote for the Iran War Powers Resolution, citing the 60-day constitutional deadline that lapsed the next day.

Murkowski Drafts AUMF for Iran With Congressional Guardrails
Sen. Lisa Murkowski plans an Iran war authorization with built-in requirements for defined objectives — distinct from Democratic termination resolutions and not a blank check.