US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war
Summary
The US Senate passed a bill to impose heavy sanctions on Russia’s energy exports to pressure Russia amid its war in Ukraine. The bill sets full tariffs on countries importing Russian oil and gas and aims to stop secret shipping methods used to avoid sanctions. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for approval.Key Facts
- The bill is named the “Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.”
- It imposes 100% tariffs on major countries importing Russian oil and gas.
- The law targets secret maritime networks that help Russia bypass embargoes.
- The Senate passed the bill with an 86–11 vote.
- A House vote will happen after Congress returns from summer recess, likely in early September.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supported the bill and thanked all Americans for their support.
- Several House members raised concerns about the broad tariff powers the bill gives to President Trump.
- The Russian Embassy criticized the bill, warning it could worsen energy issues and gas prices in the US.
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