As the conflict in Ukraine rages on, lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have come together to propose a legislative initiative aimed at redirecting Russian ill-gotten gains towards the war-torn nation’s reconstruction efforts. Led by Senators Lindsey Graham and Joe Manchin, this bipartisan push seeks to empower the U.S. government to identify, seize, and ultimately transfer Russian oligarch assets to support Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the Kremlin’s aggression. The proposed legislation, dubbed the “Transferring Illicit Assets to Ukraine Act,” represents a significant shift …
