Senator Jim Risch argued that the Russia sanctions bill could bring Russia to the negotiating table, end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and cut off funding for Putin's war machine.

reported by 2 outlets · Attributed statement · first recorded Aug 8, 1:30 AM

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Al JazeeraLean left · Aug 8, 1:02 AM

This bill could bring Russia to the negotiating table and end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

Cites: Jim Risch, Senate Foreign Relations Committee ranking member · Details: quoted before the vote

Al JazeeraLean left · Aug 8, 1:02 AM

The bill will cut off the flow of cash that powers Putin's war machine

Cites: Jim Risch · Details: Putin's war machine

Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 8, 9:02 AM

The bill is aimed at curtailing Russia's funding for its war in Ukraine.

Cites: US lawmakers · Details: curtailing Russia's funding; war in Ukraine