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U.S. Senators Urge Sanctions as Ukraine Talks Continue

2/20/2026

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U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse visited Ukraine and met President Volodymyr Zelensky to press for a stalled Russia sanctions bill.
Blumenthal cited the war’s impact on civilians and urged penalties due to shortages of heat, electricity, and water.
They hoped Congress would advance the legislation, despite Trump’s resistance.
Meanwhile, U.S. officials push for Ukrainian land concessions as trilateral talks with Russia are set in Geneva.

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U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse visited Ukraine and met President Volodymyr Zelensky to press for a stalled Russia sanctions bill.
Blumenthal cited the war’s impact on civilians and urged penalties due to shortages of heat, electricity, and water.
They hoped Congress would advance the legislation, despite Trump’s resistance.
Meanwhile, U.S. officials push for Ukrainian land concessions as trilateral talks with Russia are set in Geneva.