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Shaheen joined Roger Wicker in calling on the administration to move more quickly on the Russian sanctions law.

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Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Roger Wicker urged the Trump administration to move faster on implementing the Russian sanctions law, identifying oil tankers, financial networks and military technology as priorities. They said delay leaves Russia able to fund its war against Ukraine.

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Jeanne Shaheen
D · NH · SEN

New Hampshire senator urging faster implementation of Russian sanctions

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Roger F. Wicker
R · MS · SEN

Mississippi senator urging faster implementation of Russian sanctions

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration is being urged to implement the Russian sanctions law

Scott Bessent
R · Secretary of the Treasury

Treasury secretary addressed by the senators’ letter

Marco Rubio
Secretary of State

Secretary of state addressed by the senators’ letter

ALSO MENTIONED  Vladimir Putin, Russian president mentioned in connection with a possible conversation with Trump; Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine described as urging U.S. action on the sanctions package

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Senators Urge Faster Enforcement of Russian Sanctions

Jeanne Shaheen and Roger Wicker urged the Trump administration to move faster on enforcing the Russian sanctions law, including measures targeting oil shipping and financial networks. They said its main provisions are due to take effect October 18. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the sanctions’ stakes for Ukraine, warning that delays could leave Russia resources to sustain its war. Center outlets also present the request as bipartisan pressure to act, with added attention to the implementation timeline and stalled public steps.

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