Congress Sends Sweeping Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill to Trump
The US Congress on September 16 passed sweeping legislation targeting Russia and Iran, sending to President Donald Trump a sanctions package supporters say will increase pressure on Moscow and countries that help finance its war against Ukraine. The House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 262-159, with 203 Republicans, 58…
The US Congress has passed legislation imposing new sanctions on Russia and Iran, which is now awaiting President Donald Trump's signature. The bill, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, was approved by the House of Representatives with a vote of 262-159, and had previously passed the Senate with an 86-11 vote.
The sanctions aim to increase pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine, targeting Russia's energy and defense sectors, as well as President Vladimir Putin and other senior officials. According to The Citizen, the legislation also targets Moscow's "shadow fleet" of tankers used to circumvent Western sanctions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the legislation, calling it an "extremely powerful tool" that can help bring an end to the war. He expressed gratitude to US lawmakers and emphasized the importance of strong sanctions in supporting diplomatic efforts for peace.
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