Richard Blumenthal

politician

Richard Blumenthal is a U.S. Senator and member of the Democratic Party who has been actively involved in introducing and promoting legislation aimed at increasing sanctions against Russia. He is identified as a co-author of the 'Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025' alongside the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, with whom he collaborated on a bipartisan effort to impose stringent economic penalties on countries supporting Russia. Blumenthal has also advocated for increased military aid to Ukraine and emphasized the importance of continuing the work of his late colleague in advancing the san…

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Puskov stated that the sanction 'hammer' of Blumenthal will hit the USA — Вести
Senator Blumenthal stated that the US is preparing a 'sledgehammer' against Russia — Вести
Законопроект об «адских» санкциях США против РФ внесли в сенат. Его поддержали более 60 сенаторов Сенатор США Ричард Блю… — ASTRA
US Senate supports sanctions bill against Russia in first vote — Коммерсантъ
US 'Hellish' Sanctions Against Russia Bill Introduced in Senate; Over 60 Senators Support It — ASTRA
Co-author of the late Senator Lindsay Graham has published harsh sanctions against Russia — The Bell
US Announces Package of Hard Sanctions Against Russia — SOTAvision
US Publishes Draft of Hard Sanctions Against Russia — Дождь (Telegram)
US Senators who prepared the sanctions bill against Russia 'forgot' about Ukraine — Вести
US Senator Suggests Possible Timeline for New Anti-Russian Sanctions — Вести
Trump Has Not Yet Discussed the Possibility of Secondary Sanctions Against China and India as Part of Measures Against Russia — Интерфакс
In memory of Lindsey Graham: US Congress urged to strengthen sanctions against Russia — Фонтанка
US Congress urged to adopt Graham bill on strengthening sanctions against Russia — Интерфакс
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after brief illness at age 71 — Mash
New Sanctions Afoot? — Рыбарь
US Senate Agrees on Sanctions for Purchase of Russian Energy Resources — Коммерсантъ
US Senate agrees with the White House on a bill to impose sanctions against Russia — Вести