JD Vance Questions Witnesses on Effectiveness of Russian Sanctions
Ohio Senator Focuses on Impact of Measures Aimed at Punishing Russia
Senator Vance, a Republican from Ohio, raised concerns about the effectiveness of sanctions imposed on Russia during a hearing on February 28, 2023.
Vance, who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022, questioned witnesses on the economic and diplomatic impact of the sanctions, and whether they were achieving their intended goals of deterring Russian aggression and supporting Ukraine.
The hearing, held by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, examined the effectiveness of the sanctions imposed on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Vance expressed concerns that the sanctions were not having a significant impact on Russia's military operations in Ukraine and were instead harming the Russian people and the global economy.
He called for a reassessment of the sanctions strategy and a focus on measures that would directly target the Russian government and its leaders.
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