“Committee Chairman Meeks introduced a draft law on further punishment of the economy and other consequences for Russia in the event of further invasion or undermining of Ukrainian sovereignty,” the committee said in a statement.

It is noted that this project, among other things, implies sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, public debt, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Earlier, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke on CNBC about consultations with European partners on the imposition of sanctions against Russia.