- Sep 26
US senators urge Donald Trump to revoke G20 invitation for Vladimir Putin
A bipartisan group of 14 US senators has asked President Donald Trump to rescind an invitation extended to Vladimir Putin for the December G20 summit in Florida, warning that his presence would normalize Russian aggression.
- Jul 12
Senator Graham, architect of new Russia sanctions, dies at 71 after sudden illness; final Kyiv visit and sanctions deal mark his last days
South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a key figure in shaping US sanctions against Russia, died on 11 July 2026 at age 71 following a brief and sudden illness, his office confirmed. His death came just one day after a visit to Kyiv during which he announced a White House deal on a new bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russian oil revenues.
