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  "id": 6796826,
  "title": "Zelensky calls for stronger US sanctions against Russia, says Ukraine must engage in peace talks with Moscow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/zelensky-calls-for-stronger-us-sanctions-against-russia-says-ukraine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T20:29:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-calls-for-stronger-us-sanctions-against-russia-says-ukraine-must-engage-in-peace-talks-with-moscow/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a Sept. 11 interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the United States to impose stricter sanctions on Russia, emphasizing the importance of decisive actions from President Donald Trump. Zelensky also advocated for the U.S. Congress to pass a Russia sanctions bill introduced by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, after a Sept. 14 meeting was scheduled to discuss the proposed legislation. He praised Graham's commitment to defending American, European, and Ukrainian values.\n\nHowever, Democratic lawmakers Don Beyer, Gregory Meeks, and Richard Neal criticized the bill, stating it would not mandate sanctions against Russia and would grant Trump additional authority over tariffs. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine must engage in peace talks with Moscow to end Russia's war, suggesting the need for step-by-step progress, including a Black Sea unblock and energy truce. He stated that Ukraine will respond appropriately to Russian attacks if civilian infrastructure is targeted, warning Russia that any such actions during the upcoming winter would result in reciprocal retaliation.",
  "summary": "\"Strong decisions from the U.S. President's administration are crucial. Personal decisions from President Trump are also very much desired,\" President Volodymyr Zelensky said.",
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        "title": "US House to vote on Russia sanctions",
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        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
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        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "House to take up Russia sanctions bill next week",
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        "published": "2026-09-11T17:52:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
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        "published": "2026-09-11T17:58:37.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Zelenskyy: US sanctions against Russia should be imposed immediately",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/zelenskyy-us-sanctions-against-russia-should-be-imposed-immediately",
        "published": "2026-09-11T18:00:49.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Insider",
        "title": "EU plans sanctions on Tatarstan head Rustam Minnikhanov and nine others over forced transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/eu-plans-sanctions-on-tatarstan-head-rustam-minnikhanov-and-nine",
        "published": "2026-09-11T18:57:26.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Graham's Russia sanctions bill to go to House vote next week – Bloomberg",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/grahams-russia-sanctions-bill-to-go-to-house-vote-next-week-bloomberg",
        "published": "2026-09-11T19:00:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Zelensky urges Trump to impose new Russia sanctions 'now', after deadly Ukraine strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/zelensky-urges-trump-to-impose-new-russia-sanctions-now-after-deadly",
        "published": "2026-09-11T19:13:14.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/house-tees-up-vote-on-russia-sanctions-bill-but-prospects-for-passage",
        "published": "2026-09-11T20:21:43.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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