The US Senate delivered one of its strongest bipartisan endorsements of Ukraine since President Donald Trump returned to office, voting 86-12 on July 28 to advance sweeping legislation aimed at tightening economic pressure on Russia and Iran. Zelenskyy Presses SenatorsEmerging from his meeting with senators, Zelenskyy described the legislation as carrying significance far beyond its direct economic impact. Beyond sanctions, Zelenskyy said the conversation focused extensively on Ukraine's battlefield needs, particularly strengthening the country's domestic defense industry. He argued that combining tariffs with sanctions creates powerful economic leverage that could ultimately force Moscow toward negotiations. Momentum Shifts To HouseDespite the Senate's overwhelming bipartisan vote, the legislation still faces another hurdle.