Richard Blumenthal are urging quick action by the US as Russia escalates its war in Ukraine, including the passage of a bipartisan bill they’ve introduced implementing sanctions on Moscow that they say could be the “sledgehammer” President Donald Trump needs to end the conflict.

The congressional package would give the US president authority to impose 500% tariffs on any country that aids the Kremlin.

Trump’s warning to Putin after Russia drones hit maternity ward: ‘You’ll be seeing things happen’ - President has become more frustrated with Russian leader as efforts to broker Ukraine ceasefire have