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Trump's Ukraine Pressure Sparks Bipartisan Sanctions Push

11/22/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump pressured Ukraine to accept a peace proposal, prompting Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) to introduce a discharge petition to force sanctions on countries supporting Russia's war.
Fitzpatrick aims to gather 218 signatures before the House reconvenes in December.
The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 has 119 co-sponsors and bipartisan support.
Sen. Lindsey Graham urged increased military aid to Ukraine to ensure any peace plan is effective.

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U.S. President Donald Trump pressured Ukraine to accept a peace proposal, prompting Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) to introduce a discharge petition to force sanctions on countries supporting Russia's war.
Fitzpatrick aims to gather 218 signatures before the House reconvenes in December.
The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 has 119 co-sponsors and bipartisan support.
Sen. Lindsey Graham urged increased military aid to Ukraine to ensure any peace plan is effective.