Zelensky Thanks Trump, U.S. Congress Over Sanctions Law Targeting Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump, members of the Senate and House of Representatives, and others who contributed to the adoption of a law strengthening sanctions against Russia, according to Ukrinform, a Ukrainian state news agency.

In his statement, Zelensky thanked "everyone who contributed to the adoption" of the measure, which Ukrinform referred to as the "Graham Sanctioning Russia Act," an apparent reference to legislation associated with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been a vocal advocate for tougher sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrinform reported that Zelensky's message singled out Trump, senators, and House members for their roles in the law's implementation, though the report did not provide further details on the specific provisions of the legislation or the timeline of its passage.

The report did not specify additional context regarding when the law was adopted, its full scope, or how it would be enforced. Ukrinform did not immediately provide further elaboration on the contents of Zelensky's remarks beyond the expression of thanks.

Ukraine has repeatedly called on Western allies, including the United States, to intensify economic pressure on Russia amid the ongoing war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. Sanctions have been a central tool used by the U.S. and its partners in response to the conflict.

This report is based solely on information provided by Ukrinform, and further details on the legislation's specific measures were not available at the time of publication.