Trump signs broad Russia sanctions bill
The bill signed by US President Donald Trump targets officials, banks, and a fleet of shadow tankers that transport Russian energy.
US President Donald Trump signed a comprehensive sanctions bill targeting Russia, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, on Friday. The legislation, which passed Congress with substantial bipartisan support, aims to pressure Moscow for its ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In addition to sanctions against Russia, the law includes provisions to maintain sanctions on Iran until 2031.
The bill focuses on Russian officials, key sectors of the Russian economy, and a fleet of tankers transporting Russian energy. The president is also given authority to impose tariffs up to 100% on the top importers of Russian oil or natural gas. However, certain countries will be exempt from these measures. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the bill's signing and called for its swift implementation to honor Graham's memory and seek peace.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that further US sanctions could complicate efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution in Ukraine.
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