Zelenskyy urges full, swift enforcement of Trump’s Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for enacting a sweeping sanctions package directed at Russia alongside extended economic measures against Iran, emphasising that the new statute must be executed “fully and swiftly” to intensify pressure on Moscow.

In a post on X, Zelenskyy additionally acknowledged the legacy of the late US Senator Lindsey Graham, after whom the bill was titled, while remembering his frequent appeals for harsher penalties against Russia during diplomatic trips to Ukraine.

“When Lindsey Graham was here in Ukraine, he would always talk about how important it was not to ease pressure on Russia, to strengthen sanctions and seek a path to peace,” Zelenskyy wrote.

Furthermore, the Ukrainian leader drew attention to nations persisting in purchasing Russian petroleum, offering financial assistance to Moscow, or enabling Russian entities connected to President Vladimir Putin and the conflict in Ukraine to conduct standard commercial operations internationally. Zelenskyy noted that Lindsey Graham maintained that the US possessed adequate capability to challenge authoritarian leaders and secure outcomes “if it acts THE RIGHT WAY.”

“I thank President Trump for signing this critically important legislation,” Zelenskyy wrote, while extending appreciation to senators and House representatives who backed the initiative.

He added, “The best way to honour Lindsey’s memory will be to implement the provisions of this law fully and swiftly.” (ANI)

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