Von der Leyen welcomes US Senate vote on sanctions against Russia

Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: Getty Images

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed the US Senate's approval of a bill introducing sanctions against Russia.

Source: von der Leyen on X (Twitter)

Quote: "Coming on the back of the EU's 21st package, I welcome the US Senate's adoption of the Graham Bill. It honours a fierce believer in the power of coordinated sanctions to weaken Russia's war machine."

Von der Leyen welcomes US Senate vote on sanctions against Russia

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