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Ursula von der Leyen Backs Tough Sanctions on Russia

6/3/2025

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Ursula von der Leyen has thrown her support behind a bold US Senate bill aimed at imposing tough sanctions on Russia to foster peace in Ukraine. Spearheaded by Senators Graham and Blumenthal, the bill suggests a staggering 500% tariff on nations purchasing Russian oil, seeking to cripple Russia's economy and challenge President Trump's resolve against Putin.

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Ursula von der Leyen has thrown her support behind a bold US Senate bill aimed at imposing tough sanctions on Russia to foster peace in Ukraine. Spearheaded by Senators Graham and Blumenthal, the bill suggests a staggering 500% tariff on nations purchasing Russian oil, seeking to cripple Russia's economy and challenge President Trump's resolve against Putin.