Ukraine's Vlasiuk Says Russia Sanctions Bill Will Send 'Strong Signal'

Summary

Ukraine Sanctions Policy Commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk urges Congress to pass the Russia sanctions bill now, saying tariffs on Russian energy buyers would complement sanctions and prevent evasion. He says Russia's economy and oil revenues are declining but Moscow can still fund the war for about six months. He also calls for stronger export controls and manufacturer compliance to cut Western and Asian component flows into Russian weapons.

• Vlasiuk asks U.S. lawmakers to vote now for the sweeping Russia sanctions bill.
• He argues tariffs on buyers of Russian energy would strengthen sanctions and cannot be evaded.
• He says most nations will choose business with the U.S. over Russia if forced.
• Additional secondary sanctions could target certain entities and oil vessels.
• U.S. and foreign components are being found in Russian weapons, requiring stronger compliance and export controls.
• Russia's economy is shrinking and oil revenues are declining, but it can still fund the war for about six months.