Washington, Sept. 20 -- Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Friday (local time) called on US President Donald Trump to "hit China with sanctions" for buying "cheap Russian oil" and supporting Moscow's war in Ukraine. His remarks came after the European Union announced sanctions on energy companies in China doing business with Russia.

Graham supported the EU's latest sanctions package, saying it follows Trump's directive last week for Europe to impose 50 to 100 per cent tariffs on China before the US takes similar measures.

"To our European allies: this is a significant step in the right direction. It is now time for the United States to hit China with sanctions and tariffs for buying cheap Russian oil, fueling Putin's war machine, "Gra...