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Bipartisan Senators Push to Label Russia Terror Sponsor Over Child Abductions

9/11/2025

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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, is advocating for Russia to be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism due to the abduction of Ukrainian children.
The legislation targets Russia's alleged forced re-education and military training of these children.
Blumenthal stated that Russia will remain on the list until the children are returned, stressing the moral and economic consequences.
The bill proposes permanent restrictions on U.S. foreign aid and arms sales to Russia and Belarus.
The senators aim to pressure Russia to act before any peace negotiations occur.

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Story summary

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, is advocating for Russia to be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism due to the abduction of Ukrainian children.
The legislation targets Russia's alleged forced re-education and military training of these children.
Blumenthal stated that Russia will remain on the list until the children are returned, stressing the moral and economic consequences.
The bill proposes permanent restrictions on U.S. foreign aid and arms sales to Russia and Belarus.
The senators aim to pressure Russia to act before any peace negotiations occur.