Senators announce 500% tariffs for buyers of Russian oil: details from Graham and Blumenthal.

The U.S. Senate prepares for new sanctions against Russia

The U.S. Senate plans to introduce new sanctions against Russia, including a 500% tariff for countries importing Russian oil. This was announced by American senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal during their visit to Kyiv.

'The response of the U.S. Senate will be clear and unequivocal - a 500% tariff for all who buy Russian oil, gasoline, or petrochemicals. A 500% tariff on India, on China, which buys 70% of these goods, and on everyone who buys them,' emphasized Democrat Richard Blumenthal.

Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator, stressed the importance of understanding the consequences of purchasing Russian oil and committed to discussing mechanisms to reduce prices with European allies. At the same Time, he noted that Russia has not succeeded in the war. His colleague Richard Blumenthal called for real assistance to Ukraine in the form of radars, Patriot systems, artillery, and aircraft.

Details of the meeting at the President's Office

Andriy Yermak, head of the President's Office, met with the American senators, including the temporary chargé d'affaires of the U.S. Julie Davis and representatives of the Ukrainian side. He expressed gratitude to the senators for the bill aimed at strengthening sanctions against Russia and emphasized that this is an important signal for the democratic world.

During the meeting, diplomatic initiatives were discussed, and the necessity of pressure on Russia to achieve peace was highlighted. Issues concerning the return of deported Ukrainian children and sanctions against the Russian oil and gas sector were also raised. The senators expressed their support for Ukraine and emphasized its importance in the fight for freedom.