Minister welcomes approval of Lindsey Graham-sponsored Russia sanctions bill

The US Congress has approved a Russia sanctions bill, with the House of Representatives voting 262 to 159 in favour of the measure. The bill, sponsored by late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, targets Russia's energy and defence industries, as well as President Vladimir Putin and senior officials. It also aims to restrict countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas by allowing US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on such imports.

According to Euronews, the bill grants Trump the power to impose tariffs on countries buying large volumes of Russian oil and gas, a measure aimed at China and India, two of Moscow's biggest remaining customers. India's foreign ministry has stated that it will continue buying oil from "diversified" suppliers, citing its commitment to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people.

Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has welcomed the approval of the bill, which he sees as a significant step in pressuring Russia over its actions in Ukraine. The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Trump.

Brief written by urgent.news from ERR News Estonia, Euronews, New Voice of Ukraine, Dawn — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.