The bipartisan legislation was introduced as tensions soared between Washington and Moscow, which has spurned President Donald Trump’s bid to end the Ukraine war.

Kelly didn't clarify which cruise missile technology he was referring to when he accused China of supplying information to Putin's military. However, recent reports suggest that Ukrainian forces found foreign components in Russia's new "Banderol" cruise missile, including microchips from China.

The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline.