Top GOP lawmaker urges tougher sanctions to choke Russia’s war production

Rep. Mike Turner (R‑Ohio) told reporters that the 'most significant challenge' enabling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is Moscow’s ability to sustain industrial weapons production, and he urged Congress to back expanded sanctions and tariffs targeting countries that buy Russian energy. Turner — speaking after a bipartisan trip to Ukraine during the U.N. General Assembly period — said China, Iran and North Korea are helping keep Russia’s war economy afloat, and noted lawmakers are weighing legislation to tighten economic pressure on Moscow.