Finnish President Alexander Stubb reported participating in discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. senators, during which the parties exchanged views on the current situation in Ukraine and Russia. "This sanctions package, together with the EU’s 21st sanctions package, will strengthen this development. On the same day, the Senate supported its further consideration with 86 votes in favor, with 12 votes against. The bill also provides for sanctions against Vladimir Putin, high-ranking Russian political and military leadership, financial institutions, and Russian energy projects. In addition, it expands U.S. sanctions against old, re-registered oil tankers that Moscow uses to circumvent existing restrictions on Russian oil and energy revenues.