US Senators Announce Deal on New Russia, Iran Sanctions Bill
The bipartisan measure would let President Donald Trump impose tariffs on top Russian oil buyers while broadening sanctions on Iran.
- The Senate begins procedural votes today on a bipartisan sanctions and tariff bill targeting Russia and Iran to restrict energy revenue and hobble Moscow's war effort.
- Named for the late Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, the legislation follows a bipartisan agreement announced by Richard Blumenthal, Katie Britt, Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker, and Jim Risch on Tuesday.
- New authority allows President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, while expanding sanctions on Iran's energy and weapons sectors.
- Scheduling the first vote for tonight coincides with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington for Graham's funeral services, underscoring urgency to support Ukraine's defense.
- Proponents characterize oil as Moscow's primary war funding source, building on past efforts including the August 12, 2024, meeting in Kyiv between Zelensky, Graham, and Richard Blumenthal.
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The U.S. Senators agreed on Tuesday on a bill to exert increased pressure on Russia through new sanctions, and the recently published amendments provide for the legislative act to bear the name of the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who supported the initiative before his death, informs you.
US senators agreed on Tuesday on a bill aimed at exerting increased pressure on Russia through new sanctions, and recently published amendments provide that the legislative act will bear the name of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who supported the initiative before his death.
US senators fast-track Russia-Iran sanctions bill targeting oil buyers
US senators agreed to fast-track a bill allowing Donald Trump to sanction major buyers of Russian oil and Iran-linked sectors. The move could raise pressure on countries such as China and India while widening Washington's economic campaign over Ukraine and Tehran.
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