I sincerely welcome the U.S. Senate’s adoption of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and am grateful for this important step to further strengthen the sanctions regime against the Russian aggressor. This landmark legislation is a powerful demonstration of America’s global leadership. I extend my sincere gratitude to the members of the U.S. Senate for their leadership, their principled bipartisan support, and their enduring solidarity with Ukraine. Together, we are bringing a lasting peace closer.

Я не в России, потому что я не пропагандист.

Statement from the Office of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina).

🚨📰 🚨📰 Joint Statement with @SenBlumenthal, @SenatorWicker and @SenatorShaheen Announcing Agreement with the Trump Administration on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil and Natural Gas Accountable

Today's #COREPER decision to endorse the opening of Cluster 6 "External Relations" is another imp. step in our 🇪🇺 accession negotiations. Grateful to all partners for moving forward the agenda of enlaregement process. Cluster 6 is particularly imp. in today's global security environment. Joint security and defence policy, trade, humanitarian assistance and development coop. bringing Ukraine closer to the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy. We now look forward to the formal decision at the #IGC on 14 July.

Grieving Ukrainian mom crouches over dead son in gut-wrenching image - after Russia unleashes 'nigh of horror' on Kyiv trib.al/vZFFRIe

Today Sweden and Ukraine signed the first Gripen sales contract: 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft, with UK support. A first step towards Ukraine’s ambition to acquire up to 150 Gripen E/F over time. Swedish defence industry delivers for freedom and security.

As part of President @ZelenskyyUa’s visit to the G7 summit in Èvian, I was pleased to meet with @SecRubio to exchange views ahead of the anticipated contacts between our leaders. I congratulated Secretary Rubio on the US deal with Iran. We hope it will bring security to the region and stability for energy markets. I reiterated President Zelenskyy’s anticipation that this deal creates an opportunity to reenergize U.S.-led peace efforts aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. We discussed ways to advance the peace process. I shared Ukraine’s view of the steps needed to finally bring Putin to the negotiating table. I informed my counterpart about Putin’s strikes on Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and other civilian, cultural, and historic sites. They demonstrate that Moscow wages a war against faith, heritage, and Ukrainian identity. I also updated Secretary Rubio on Ukraine’s recent successes on the battlefield and in long-range sanctions against Russia. We see a growing momentum toward peace through strength, and we rely on robust US leadership and engagement.

Ласкаво просимо, @ZelenskyyUa.