The U.S. Senate starts voting Tuesday on sweeping legislation targeting Russia’s energy sector, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits Washington. Multiple outlets report that the timing of the vote is linked to tributes to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, with Zelenskiy’s trip to the Capitol occurring on the day of Graham’s funeral. Graham is described across the coverage as one of Kyiv’s most prominent and outspoken congressional supporters during the four-year war against Russia. The bill is presented as an effort to increase economic pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. While the reporting focuses on the symbolic context and Graham’s role as a leading advocate, it also underscores that the measure is aimed at tightening sanctions related to Russia’s energy activities. The coverage indicates the Senate will begin the voting process following Zelenskiy’s arrival, framing the legislative action as both a policy response to Russia’s actions and a moment of recognition for Graham’s long-standing stance in support of Ukraine in Congress.