Bipartisan Push in Senate to Designate Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism

Senators Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina are spearheading a bipartisan effort to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. The call for a vote on the Senate floor comes in response to escalating international concerns over Russia's recent actions.

The senators cite several key factors for this push, including Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent summit in North Korea with Kim Jong Un, where the two leaders entered into a mutual defense agreement. Additionally, the ongoing war against Ukraine, marked by Russia's aggressive military actions and alleged war crimes, has intensified the. . .