Politics
US Senators Call for Ceasefire on Russian Energy Strikes
Senators Roger Wicker and Darline Graham are urging President Trump to broker a deal with Ukrainian President Zelensky to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, which they claim have contributed to high domestic gas prices. The move is part of ongoing tensions over sanctions.
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The Hill
President Trump is defending his decision to delay new sanctions on Russia, arguing he does not want to drive Moscow away from the negotiating table as he works to end the war in Ukraine. The move, however, is drawing increasing scrutiny from Republicans. Sens. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) and Thom Tilli
2026-10-19 12:42 UTC
The Hill
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) is calling on President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reach a deal to suspend Kyiv's strikes on Russian petroleum facilities, which Trump has blamed for high domestic gas prices. Trump earlier this month unilateral
2026-10-19 12:43 UTC