Zelenskyy Secures U.S. Senate Sanctions Vote Following Meeting with President Trump
On July 28-29, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy concluded a high-stakes visit to Washington, D.C., where he met with President Donald Trump to discuss military assistance and peace negotiations. Following the meeting, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted to advance a new sanctions package targeting global buyers of Russian oil. Zelenskyy witnessed the vote from the Senate gallery, characterizing the move as essential to forcing the Kremlin to the negotiating table amid improving Ukrainian fortunes on the battlefield.