The resolution was introduced by Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, and it called on the Biden Administration to list Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
The Senate voted to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism because of the invasion of Ukraine. Scott Applewhite
The Secretary of State would be asked to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, though he is not required to name the state sponsors.
The State Department says that when a country is designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, it faces a suspension of U.S. assistance, embargoes on military weapons, trade restrictions and other sanctions.
During a press conference Tuesday, Blumenthal called Putin abully and a thug, and said he will continue to threaten Europe and the world.
The Ukrainian parliament voted last week to urge the U.S. to recognize Russia as a terror sponsor, while Zelensky asked President Joe Biden to name Russia.
4. The U.S. designates Syria, Iran, North Korea and Cuba as state sponsors of terrorism.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki didn't offer any specifics when asked about the bipartisan push to deem Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, but she noted that many of the measures tied to the designation have already been implemented. The United States has imposed sanctions against Russia in recent months. Blumenthal pointed out at the press conference that the U.S. has only a few options left to take, one of which is lifting the immunity of Russia as a state sponsor of terror.
Ned Price told CNBC last month that the US was taking a close look at designating Russia as a state sponsor of terror.
The House is expected to vote on the aid package. Pelosi said the package fulfilled Biden's $33 billion request for assistance to Ukraine. The resolution could be added to the package during the press conference.
If the resolution is brought to the Senate floor, Graham predicts at least 90 senators will vote in favor of it.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the parliament of Ukraine wants the US to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Graham wants to label Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.
The US is taking a close look at whether to label Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. Here is what that means.
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