Ukraine Official Says US Sanctions Bill Could Curb Russia's War Financing

A sanctions bill sponsored by US Senator Lindsey Graham has been passed by the House of Representatives and could reduce Russia's revenue from energy exports while limiting its capacity to finance the war in Ukraine, according to a report by Ukrinform.

Vladyslav Vlasiuk, an adviser to the Ukrainian government on sanctions policy, commented on the legislation and outlined what Kyiv expects from its implementation, Ukrinform reported.

According to the report, the bill's passage is seen by Ukrainian officials as a potential tool to constrain Moscow's financial resources tied to energy exports, which have been a significant source of revenue for the Russian government throughout the war.

Ukrinform did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding the specific provisions of the bill or the timeline for its next steps, such as Senate consideration or presidential action.

Ukrainian officials have repeatedly called on Western allies to tighten sanctions on Russia's energy sector as part of broader efforts to reduce the Kremlin's ability to sustain its military campaign.