{
  "id": 7968584,
  "title": "Zelenskyy on Graham sanctions bill passage in US: it, along with other steps, can stop this war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/zelenskyy-on-graham-sanctions-bill-passage-in-us-it-along-with-other",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T06:52:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1205691.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to American lawmakers for passing the late Senator Lindsey Graham's sanctions bill against Russia. He believes that this, along with other steps taken by allies, could force Russia to cease its ongoing war efforts. Zelenskyy emphasized that strong sanctions are vital for achieving peace, and in particular, joint diplomatic efforts with the United States, Europe, and other friends must succeed. The Ukrainian leader conveyed his thanks to House of Representatives members, senators, and U.S. Congress leaders for their support of the bill. He pointed out that it was significant that the U.S. House's approval of the sanctions bill aligned with the timing of another Russian attack on Ukraine, causing damage to civilian infrastructure in several regions, including energy facilities in Sumy and Odesa, and residential buildings in Kyiv and Odesa. Over ten people were injured, with some hospitalized, and numerous fires broke out in affected communities. The U.S. House of Representatives approved the 2026 bill, which imposes sanctions and potential tariffs on Russia due to the Ukraine war, and now awaits President Trump's signature.",
  "summary": "President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked American lawmakers for passing the late U.S.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zelenskyy thanks US lawmakers for passing Graham sanctions bill.",
    "Bill, along with other steps, aims to stop Russia's war.",
    "Over 10 injured, fires break out in Ukraine due to recent attack."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The passage of the sanctions bill shows that united international pressure, led by strong US action, can potentially force Russia to end its war efforts, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "US House passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham, sending it to Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/us-house-passes-russia-sanctions-bill-championed-by-graham-sending-it",
        "published": "2026-09-17T05:13:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}