2026-02-24T21:37:47Z
Senate Democrats blast Trump for failing to use sanctions to pressure Russia
Senate Democrats on the Banking Committee criticized President Trump for not expanding sanctions to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year. They highlighted that the European Union has designated nearly 900 targets in 2025, while the U.S. has designated only about two.
The lawmakers argued that the disparity in sanction targeting signals a mismatch in approach and effectiveness between the U.S. and its allies.
They urged the administration to ramp up sanctions and broaden the list of Russian entities and individuals subject to penalties to apply more pressure on Moscow.