Senator Shaheen on Senate Bills Pressuring Russia to End War in Ukraine

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Actions

• 📌 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has passed three bills aimed at pressuring Russia to end its unprovoked war in Ukraine.
• ✅ All three bills passed unanimously out of committee and have strong bipartisan support.

Key Legislation Details

• ⚖️ One bill proposes to declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism due to its actions, specifically the kidnapping of Ukrainian children.
• 💰 Another bill would allow the U.S. to utilize repossessed Russian assets to support Ukraine in the ongoing war.
• 🌍 A third bill aims to pressure China to cease its support for Russia's war efforts.

International Cooperation and Support

• 🤝 Senator Shaheen expressed excitement about joining European allies in using repossessed assets to aid Ukraine.
• 🤝 The goal is to join hands and do everything possible to support Ukraine in its efforts to end the war.