WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Mark Kelly issued the following press release:
Today, Arizona SenatorandNavy combat veteranMark Kelly releasedastatementfollowingthe Senatepassageofthe bipartisanLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, legislation to strengthen sanctions on Russia and hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.The votewas 86-11.Kelly and more than 60 of his Senate colleaguesintroducedthe legislation last month.
"The fastest way to endRussia'sillegalwar is to cut off the money Putin is using to fuel it. Today, Republicans and Democrats came together to pass tougher sanctions that put pressure on Putin and those helping finance his war. This is a critical step ...