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Senator Graham Warns: Trump Will Target Countries That Fund Russia’s War Machine
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has responded to recent remarks from the Kremlin suggesting that Russia has developed “immunity” to Western sanctions.
According to Graham, President Donald Trump is preparing new measures that could significantly alter the global response to Russia’s wartime economy.
In a post on X, Graham commented on the statement made by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, who claimed that Russia has learned to operate under extensive international restrictions.
“We have been living under a significant number of sanctions for quite a long time,” Peskov said. “Our economy has adapted, and we have developed a certain level of immunity.”
Graham acknowledged that Russia has learned to endure sanctions but emphasized that the current US administration is preparing a different approach. “President Trump is changing the rules of the game,” he wrote. “He plans to impose tariffs on countries that continue purchasing Russian oil and gas, effectively financing Russia’s war machine.”
The senator suggested that Moscow should consult with its trading partners to assess whether they share the Kremlin’s dismissive attitude toward the potential consequences. “You may want to check with those countries soon,” he added.
Graham also noted that there is bipartisan support in the US Congress for such measures. “A majority of both parties in Congress stand ready to assist President Trump in this effort,” he said.
The exchange comes amid heightened tensions following Trump’s recent ultimatum to Vladimir Putin, demanding an end to the war in Ukraine within ten days.
While the Kremlin has publicly dismissed the threat, US lawmakers are signaling that broader economic tools—including secondary sanctions and tariffs—may be employed to pressure countries that maintain energy ties with Russia.
