Democrats challenge Trump with new sanctions bill for Ukraine
Democrats in the US House of Representatives have presented a bill to support Ukraine, aiming to put pressure on the Donald Trump administration. The bill allocates funds for Ukraine's security and reconstruction while imposing sanctions on Russia.
What you need to know
- Democrats in the US House of Representatives have presented a bill to support Ukraine, intended to apply pressure on the Donald Trump administration.
- The bill allocates funds for Ukraine's security and reconstruction and enforces strict sanctions on Russia.
- Donald Trump has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Joe Biden of "allowing the war to start".
Representatives from the Democratic Party in the US House of Representatives, led by Gregory Meeks, have introduced a bill to support Ukraine. The document allocates funds for Ukraine's security and reconstruction and enforces strict sanctions on Russia. The bill is a response to lawmakers' growing concerns over Ukraine's future.
Democrats want to exert pressure
According to Reuters, Democrats are attempting to exert pressure on the Trump administration, which has taken a more conciliatory stance towards Moscow.
Congressional advisers who assisted in drafting the bill emphasise that their goal is to influence negotiations related to regulations concerning Ukraine. One of the advisers noted that the bill will clearly play a role in the upcoming legislative discussions.
Trump regularly accuses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Joe Biden of "allowing the war to start". These claims have sparked numerous controversies—Trump avoids unambiguously blaming Russia.
