Bloomberg has learned about the intention of the US Senate to impose new sanctions against Russia

American Republican Senator Lindsey Graham (listed in the Russian Federation as a terrorist and extremist) intends to impose new sanctions against Russia before the G7 summit, which will be held from June 15 to 17. This was reported by Bloomberg on June 1.

According to a joint statement by Graham and Senator Richard Blumenthal, a 500% duty is expected to be imposed on imports from countries that buy Russian petroleum products.

"By the G7 summit, we hope to impose sanctions in coordination with Europe," the politicians said.

According to the authors of the initiative, the bill is supported by 82 members of the upper house of Congress, clarifiesГазета.Ru ".

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Why is Europe failing to get Washington to tighten restrictions against Russia

Earlier in the day, German Foreign Minister Johann Vadefool announced that a new package of sanctions against Russia was being prepared jointly with the United States. He noted that the sanctions will affect the energy and gas sectors.