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US House to Take Up Graham's Russia Sanctions Bill Next Week
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In Short: The US House is set to discuss sanctions on Russia as envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's visit to Moscow was followed by renewed Russian attacks on Kyiv.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's visit to Moscow, aimed at securing a ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine, was overshadowed by Russia's resumption of attacks on Kyiv shortly after their departure, according to reports from Al Jazeera.
Ukraine's military leadership claims that Russia has suffered 1.5 million personnel losses since the start of the conflict, a figure that has caused outrage among US envoys, particularly Witkoff, who openly flattered Russian President Vladimir Putin during the visit.
Russia has shown no signs of readiness for a deal, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov asserting that Russia intends to achieve the goals of its special military operation, according to Al Jazeera.
The effectiveness of sanctions on Russia is being questioned, as Russia's economic rebound since the start of the US and Israel's war with Iran has strengthened this perception, according to Foreign Affairs.
Russia is now selling most of its crude oil to Asian markets, particularly China and India, where buyers are able to negotiate prices well below those of Western grades, further undermining the impact of sanctions, as noted by Foreign Affairs.
What's confirmed
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's visit to Moscow, aimed at securing a ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine, was overshadowed by Russia's resumption of attacks on Kyiv shortly after their departure, according to reports from Al Jazeera.
- Ukraine's military leadership claims that Russia has suffered 1.5 million personnel losses since the start of the conflict, a figure that has caused outrage among US envoys, particularly Witkoff, who openly flattered Russian President Vladimir Putin during the visit.
- Russia has shown no signs of readiness for a deal, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov asserting that Russia intends to achieve the goals of its special military operation, according to Al Jazeera.
- The effectiveness of sanctions on Russia is being questioned, as Russia's economic rebound since the start of the US and Israel's war with Iran has strengthened this perception, according to Foreign Affairs.
- Russia is now selling most of its crude oil to Asian markets, particularly China and India, where buyers are able to negotiate prices well below those of Western grades, further undermining the impact of sanctions, as noted by Foreign Affairs.
What's still developing
- United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have been seen as embarrassing and amateurish after their latest attempt to secure a ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine, suggesting that European patience with the US administration of Donald Trump is running out.
- But as soon as Witkoff and Kushner left, Russia showered drones and missiles on Kyiv killing at least four civilians on September 8 and 9.
- And they are discounting the enormous strain that sanctions could still place on the Russian system if properly enforced.