US Senator Says ‘Sledgehammer’ Russia Sanctions Could Pass House Next Month

US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he hopes sweeping sanctions targeting Russia will pass the House of Representatives next month, calling the legislation a “sledgehammer” against Moscow’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine.

KYIV, Aug 26 - A U.S. senator sponsoring a bill for wide-ranging sanctions on Russia said on Wednesday he was hopeful it would pass the House of Representatives next month, and be a \"sledgehammer\" to President Vladimir Putin's efforts to fund his war in Ukraine.

US senator hopes 'sledgehammer' Russian sanctions will pass next month  Reuters

UKRAINE-CRISIS/USA (PIX):US senator hopes 'sledgehammer' Russian sanctions will pass next month