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Get you up to speed: Trump admin. to support heavy tariffs on Russian oil in effort to end Ukraine war, sources say
The Trump administration has agreed to support a draft bill imposing heavy financial penalties on buyers of Russian oil to increase pressure on Moscow amid its conflict with Ukraine. Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal confirmed the White House’s support after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that the bill would be advanced once sufficient votes are secured, with the Senate returning to Washington on Monday. The bipartisan initiative is expected to roll out “very soon,” in light of ongoing developments in Ukraine.
The Trump administration has declared support for a bipartisan bill imposing heavy tariffs on Russian oil purchases, aiming to increase economic pressure on Moscow. Senators Graham and Blumenthal expect to advance the legislation soon, with a focus on intensifying sanctions as Russia continues its military actions in Ukraine.
What remains unclear — It is not clear how soon the tariffs would go into effect after the legislation is signed into law.
Trump administration backs bill for heavy tariffs on Russian oil to pressure Moscow
The Trump administration will support a draft bill that would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil, adding to economic pressure on Moscow, all in an effort to bring Russia’s four-year war on Ukraine to a close, sources told WTX US News.
Senators Graham and Blumenthal told WTX US News that the Trump White House has approved the latest draft of a Russia sanctions bill. A Ukrainian official told WTX US News that on Friday, Graham informed Zelenskyy that it has the support of the White House.
White House spokespeople didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Both senators emphasized that Ukraine is turning the tide on the battlefield, and Russian President Vladimir Putin needs to be brought to the table. Graham indicated to WTX US News that Putin’s constant attacks are a factor in Mr. Trump’s thinking, and the president has found Ukraine’s recent success on the battlefield to be persuasive.
The bipartisan bill, from GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, aims to increase economic pressure on Russia. It is not clear how soon the tariffs would go into effect after the legislation is signed into law.
It would allow high tariffs to be imposed on countries that continue to buy Russian oil and natural gas. India and China are the two biggest buyers of Russian oil.
Blumenthal did not yet have a vote count, but he believes there will be Democratic support for the bill. The Connecticut senator also credited timing: Recent declines in the price of oil since the cooling off of the war with Iran are making this a more palatable decision.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota had previously told the senators that he’d move the bill when they had the votes. The Senate returns to Washington on Monday.
Blumenthal said that the movement on sanctions was not the only big win for Ukraine. He also said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy adroitly handled his meetings with Mr. Trump at the NATO summit this week, both securing the long-sought license to produce Patriot interceptors and persuading Trump to sign off on purchases of Ukrainian drones for U.S. usage. Zelenskyy had made a direct request for the licenses from Mr. Trump during an appearance on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” in May.
Blumenthal, Graham, Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, and GOP Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi hailed the agreement and said they expect to roll out the legislation “very soon.”
“As Russia intensifies its slaughter of civilians, it is imperative that the legislative and executive branches work together to create tools to exact a heavy price on those who buy Russian oil and natural gas, fueling the Putin war machine,” the senators said.
Zelenskyy has been notified of the president’s approval of the tariff plan, one of the sources said. The Ukrainian president met with Graham in Kyiv Friday and said in a post on X that “Lindsey briefed me on the work underway in Congress on the relevant bill.”
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Get you up to speed: Passengers forced to swim to shore after plane makes emergency landing | News World
A Cessna 402B operating a scheduled domestic flight crashed into the sea near Lafiteau, Haiti, during an emergency landing. The pilot and two passengers exited the aircraft safely, swam to shore, and received immediate assistance, with all reported to be in a stable condition.
Aviation authorities and ZED Airlines’ technical team have initiated a full inquiry into the incident, though no details regarding a mechanical failure have been made public. The aircraft, a Cessna 402B built in 1972, is currently under assessment to determine its condition.
A spokesperson for ZED Airlines expressed relief that there were “no human losses to regret” following the incident, emphasising their priority for passenger and crew safety. Aviation authorities have initiated a full inquiry into the matter, with further updates expected as the investigation progresses.
What remains unclear — The inquiry has not provided initial details on a possible mechanical failure of the aircraft.
Passengers swim to shore after Cessna 402B makes emergency landing in sea
Frightened passengers had to swim ashore after a plane crashed into the sea during an emergency landing.
The Cessna 402B was operating a scheduled domestic flight when the pilot performed a water landing shortly before midday on Wednesday.
The pilot and two passengers exited the light aircraft safely after crash-landing in the sea. They swam to shore and were able to get help immediately.
A spokesperson for Haitian carrier ZED Airlines said they were relieved that no one died.
The Dominican-registered plane was flying a domestic route within Haiti at the time.

The plane was headed towards Port-au-Prince (Picture: Jam Press)
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The twin-engine turboprop, registration HI-1056 and operated by ZED Airlines on flight 6502, came down in coastal waters near Lafiteau in Haiti.
It had departed Cap-Haitien bound for the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince. Footage showed the aircraft in the water close to Ibo Beach, with the passengers wading through the shallows towards the shore.
Local responders assisted the survivors, who are reported to be in a stable condition.

The three passengers had to swim to shore (Picture: Jam Press)
Aviation authorities and the airline’s technical team have launched a full inquiry, with no initial details released on a possible mechanical failure.
The 1972-built aircraft’s condition is still being assessed.
ZED Airlines described passenger and crew safety as its absolute priority and said further updates would be issued in due course.
They said the incident ended without tragedy thanks to the pilot’s expert handling and swift response on the ground. The investigation continues.
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