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  "id": 7978909,
  "title": "Minister welcomes approval of Lindsey Graham-sponsored Russia sanctions bill",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/minister-welcomes-approval-of-lindsey-graham-sponsored-russia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T07:49:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ERR News Estonia",
    "slug": "err-news-estonia",
    "url": "https://news.err.ee/1610140327/minister-welcomes-approval-of-lindsey-graham-sponsored-russia-sanctions-bill"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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.\n\nAccording 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.\n\nEstonia'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.",
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        "published": "2026-09-17T06:29:10.000Z"
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        "title": "US Congress approves Russia sanctions that impact China and India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/us-congress-approves-russia-sanctions-that-impact-china-and-india",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:31:32.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could impact ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/india-warns-new-us-tariffs-over-russian-oil-could-impact-ties",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:32:49.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "India vows to protect trade after new US Russia sanctions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/india-vows-to-protect-trade-after-new-us-russia-sanctions",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:33:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "US Congress approves new sanctions bill targeting Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/us-congress-approves-new-sanctions-bill-targeting-russia",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:38:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "US approves sweeping Russia sanctions with 100% tariff threat for its trade partners",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/us-approves-sweeping-russia-sanctions-with-100-tariff-threat-for-its",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:49:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "US House passes bill imposing ‘sanctions from hell’ on Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/us-house-passes-bill-imposing-sanctions-from-hell-on-russia",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:51:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "US Congress approves new sanctions targeting Putin and Russia's 'shadow fleet'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/us-congress-approves-new-sanctions-targeting-putin-and-russias-shadow",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:51:28.000Z"
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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."
}