Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions after meeting with Zelenskyy

The Senate advanced a Russian sanctions bill with bipartisan support, attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who emphasized Ukraine's progress in the war and the need for continued U.S. assistance. The legislation, negotiated by late Senator Lindsey Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, aims to penalize countries buying Russian oil and gas, signaling a bipartisan effort to pressure Russia.