--- title: "Blumenthal Intends to 'Put an End' to Trump’s Ukraine Policy: Senator Prepares Bill on Military Aid and 'Hellish Sanctions'" description: "Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal intends to introduce a bill in the US Congress to resume military aid to Ukraine and impose 'hellish sanctions' against Russia." date: 2026-11-08T14:34:10.702Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/blumenthal-intends-military-aid-ukraine-sanctions tags: [usa, ukraine, military-aid, sanctions, congress, blumenthal, trump, zelensky, starlink] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Blumenthal Intends to 'Put an End' to Trump’s Ukraine Policy: Senator Prepares Bill on Military Aid and 'Hellish Sanctions' ![Senator Richard Blumenthal speaking with a serious expression at a committee hearing](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/08/blumenthal-zayavil-o-voennoy-pomoshchi-ukraine-i-sankciyah/blumenthal-zayavil-o-voennoy-pomoshchi-ukraine-i-sankciyah-1.webp) ## Key Points - Senator Blumenthal stated that the US 'can and must' resume military aid to Ukraine and increase sanctions against Russia - Democrats are preparing a $15 billion military aid package and a sanctions bill with tariffs of up to 100% - Blumenthal demanded that Trump replace special representatives for Ukraine and Russia - The senator intends to pursue parliamentary control over Starlink and Starshield - Zelenskyy relies on larger-scale US support following the Democrats' victory Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has publicly stated that the United States 'can and must' resume military aid to Ukraine as soon as possible while simultaneously increasing sanction pressure on Russia. The politician wrote about this on his social media account on X, which was noted by RBC-Ukraine. According to him, the results of the recent US elections have brought the issue of Ukrainian defense back to the center of public discussion, and he intends to 'seize this moment' to introduce a special bill in Congress that will unblock arms supplies previously halted at the initiative of President Donald Trump. ### A 'Sledgehammer' Against Moscow: The Sanctions Bill A key element of Blumenthal's initiative is a sanctions document originally drafted by Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away in 2025. Following a visit to Kyiv in August 2025, Blumenthal became a co-sponsor of this bill and, by his own admission, received instructions from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to 'actively promote' it in the American parliament. 'Number one is the sanctions bill against Russia,' the senator emphasized in an interview with CBS News. The document grants the US president the authority to set tariffs of up to 100% for major importers of Russian energy resources. Blumenthal had previously compared the proposed restrictions to a 'sledgehammer,' arguing that such a tool is capable of exerting real pressure on Moscow: 'Putin only understands strength.' ### $15 Billion in Military Aid and the Air Defense Issue In addition to the sanctions track, Blumenthal directly called to 'put an end to Trump’s abhorrent diesel fuel deal' and resume military support for Kyiv, primarily in the field of air defense. According to media reports, Democrats in Congress are preparing a military aid package for Ukraine totaling about $15 billion. The senator also demanded that the White House restore previously suspended restrictions against Moscow, which he called 'hellish sanctions,' and take additional measures 'to force Putin to the negotiating table for a real peace.' ### Demand to Replace Negotiators and Control Over Starlink A separate block of Blumenthal's statements concerns personnel decisions within the Trump administration. The senator demanded the replacement of the president's special representatives for Ukraine and Russia, citing a 'scandalous statement by Steve Witkoff,' who, according to the Democrat, called Vladimir Putin a 'humanist.' 'The US president needs new negotiators — not obedient puppets,' Blumenthal stated. Furthermore, he intends to seek congressional oversight over the use of Starlink and Starshield satellite systems, which, in his assessment, play a 'critical role' both for US national security and for their allies, particularly Ukraine. ### Kyiv’s Expectations: Zelenskyy Relies on Large-Scale Support The Ukrainian side, in turn, demonstrates optimism regarding the prospects of resuming and expanding American support. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly stated that he expects more substantial aid from the US following the Democrats' victory in the elections. Blumenthal's visit to Kyiv in August 2025, by his own account, served as a platform to coordinate priorities: the Ukrainian authorities designated the sanctions bill as the main item on the agenda, and the American senator took on the task of promoting the document in the House of Representatives. Thus, the internal political struggle in Congress between the Democrats and the Trump administration is turning into a key factor determining the volume and nature of further support for Kyiv. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Сенатор Блюменталь инициирует возобновление военной помощи США для Украины](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/senator-blyumental-initsiyue-vidnovlennya-1794146979.html) - Primary source: Blumenthal's X post quotes, info on legislative initiatives, $15B package, Zelenskyy's statement. - [Сенатор Блюменталь раскрыл, какое задание получил от Зеленского](https://news.mail.ru/politics/72177036/) - Confirms August visit to Kyiv, Zelenskyy's instruction, co-authorship with Graham, tariffs up to 100%, 'sledgehammer' quote (Reuters). ## FAQ ### What exactly does Senator Blumenthal intend to do in Congress? Blumenthal plans to introduce a special bill to resume military aid to Ukraine and promote the sanctions document originally drafted by Lindsey Graham. He also intends to seek parliamentary control over Starlink and Starshield. ### What is the volume of military aid being discussed by Democrats? According to media reports, Democrats in Congress are preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth approximately $15 billion. ### Why does Blumenthal demand the replacement of Trump's negotiators? The senator cited a statement by Steve Witkoff calling Vladimir Putin a 'humanist' and stated that Trump needs 'new negotiators, not obedient puppets,' as special representatives for Ukraine and Russia. ### What did Zelenskyy say about the prospects of US aid? The President of Ukraine stated that he expects larger-scale assistance from the US after the Democrats' victory in the elections. In August 2025, he instructed Blumenthal to actively promote the sanctions bill.