Politico: Graham's death* calls into question the tightening of sanctions against Russia

The unexpected death of US Senator Lindsey Graham❶ may call into question further attempts to achieve the adoption of economic restrictions against Russia.

Politico writes about this, pointing out that the legislative initiative may be "in limbo," since its main supporter on the Capitol Hill passed away.

At the same time, the second most important supporter, Republican Senator from Kentucky Mitch McConnell, is "also absent." In fact, he has already retired, announcing his retirement in Senate at the end of the current term in January 2027

All this, according to the agency, creates significant obstacles to the promotion of proposals for new sanctions. Against this background, Graham's anti—Russian initiatives❶ were unexpectedly supported by his political opponents, the Democrats.

A group of senators from the Democratic Party proposed to adopt a law on tightening sanctions against Russia in memory of its author Lindsey Graham❶. This was stated by Congresswoman Jeanne Shaheen on the social network X.

"There can be no more worthy monument to Lindsay, his legacy and the causes for which he fought than the adoption of this law and the realization of his long-standing dream of an independent and secure Ukraine," the politician wrote.

Recall that US Senator Lindsey Graham❶, who actively advocated increasing pressure on Russia, died on the evening of July 11. His death occurred shortly after returning from a trip to Kiev, where he held meetings with Vladimir Zelensky and discussed issues of strengthening anti-Russian sanctions, as well as the supply of air defense equipment.

As reported by EADaily, the Russophobic senator died according to preliminary data as a result of complications of heart disease. The results of the forensic medical examination showed that we are talking about "aortic dissection due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease."

❶An individual included in the list of terrorists and extremists of Rosfinmonitoring