Russia

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has reintroduced legislation to impose sanctions on Russia and countries that buy its oil. The bill has more than 60 co-sponsors, meaning it would clear a Senate filibuster.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal returned from his tenth trip to Ukraine with renewed calls for tougher sanctions on Russian oil and increased U.S. military aid.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is pushing for tougher sanctions against Russia ahead of President Donald Trump’s expected summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Blumenthal and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) briefed European leaders on their push for 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil, gas, and Uranium.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has returned from his seventh trip to Ukraine. He wants Congress to pass new sanctions on Russia and the countries supporting it.

Former U.S. ambassador to Russia John J. Sullivan has written a memoir about his time in Russia during the build-up and start of the invasion of Ukraine. During a recent visit to Sacred Heart University, he spoke with WSHU News Director Terry Sheridan about his experience.

U.S. Senator Gillibrand (D-NY) visited Europe over the weekend to assess the humanitarian and military needs of the Ukrainians.

Blumenthal’s plea comes after a trip to the Polish Ukrainian border where he met with Ukrainian refugees, relief organizations, members of the 82nd Airborne Division and U.S. and Polish government officials.

Commentator David Bouchier wonders how often history must repeat itself before we pay attention.

WSHU’s Mike Lyle spoke with Robert Guttmann, economics professor at Hofstra University, to discuss how local boycotts of Russian-made products could impact the war effort.