Kennedy, Risch introduce bill to sanction Russia

Statement

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and more than 30 other Republican senators in introducing the Never Yielding Europe's Territory (NYET) Act to provide critical support for Ukraine's self-defense and to deter Russian aggression, imposing costs on Russia for its ongoing and potential future aggression against Ukraine.

"What you allow is what will continue, and Russia's thuggery must end now. This bill would help Ukraine defend itself and punish Putin and his oligarchs for Moscow's rogue aggression towards Ukraine," said Kennedy.

"While a "military' invasion has not yet occurred, there are other ways Russia can attack Ukraine that would be debilitating for Ukrainians and European security more generally. Rather than simply restating authorities the president already has, the NYET Act takes immediate action to permanently stop Nord Stream 2, sends a powerful deterrent message, imposes heavy economic and military costs on Russia, strengthens U.S. allies and partners, and supports Ukraine via new authorities, funds, and tools," said Risch.

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