A bipartisan bill in Congress would enable President Trump to slap "bone-crushing sanctions" on Russia, says Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.

Japan is facing its most severe security environment since World War II as three potential adversaries in East Asia – China, Russia and North Korea – ramp up military activities in the region, the country’s defense minister said Tuesday.

Russia attacked cities across Ukraine overnight with hundreds of drones and a missile strike, hitting energy infrastructure and wounding at least 15 people.

Ukraine Hits 60 Crypto Firms to Block Military Funds Ukraine has taken a bold step by sanctioning 60 virtual asset companies, most of which are linked to Russia. The move is aimed at cutting off money channels that may be used to fund Russia’s military actions.

The legislation, which would allow the president to levy a 500% tariff on imports from countries that purchase Russian uranium, gas and oil, has gained momentum in the Senate as Trump has signaled he will escalate US action against Russia.

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Sergey Lavrov sent an Independence Day message to Marco Rubio, as Vladimir Putin congratulates Donald Trump on July 4.