Bloomberg reported congressional controversy over sanctions against Russia

Republicans disagree with the view that tough sanctionsagainst Moscow can only be introduced in the event of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The US Congress cannot reach an agreement on a bill on sanctions against RUSSIA if the country invades Ukraine, reports BLOOMBERG.

Republicans and Democrats cannot agree on how effective the measures proposed by Democratic Senator Robert Menendez will be. The document he developed includes sanctions against 12 high-profile individuals, including President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. In addition, restrictions are expected against public debt, the banking sector and Nord Stream 2.

Democrats believe that the toughest measures should be introduced only in the event of an invasion of Ukraine. This includes restrictions that will affect the Russian banking system and major sectors of the economy, said Senator Chris Van Hollen. Only in this case, the measures will give a "deterrent effect", he believes.

Nuland explained the reluctance of the United States to disclose sanctions against Russia Politics

Republicans do not agree with this. In their opinion, measures against Russia should be applied preventively. "I don't think Vladimir Putin will be stopped by any bill in the Senate," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was quoted as saying by the agency. According to him, sanctions against Nord Stream 2 should be introduced now, President Joe Biden has the necessary powers to do so.