Live: Explosions shake Kyiv as US Congress advances new sanctions on Moscow
Summary
The US House passed a large sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key parts of Russia's economy to limit President Vladimir Putin’s ability to finance the war in Ukraine. Explosions were reported in Kyiv overnight as Russian air strikes caused injuries and damage in Kyiv and Odesa. The bill now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature to become law.Key Facts
- The US House of Representatives approved broad sanctions against Russia with a 262-159 vote.
- The sanctions target Russian officials, banks, and a secret fleet of tankers moving Russian energy.
- The bill requires President Trump to impose tariffs on the top five importers of Russian oil or gas, with some exceptions.
- Explosions from Russian air strikes injured 13 people and damaged buildings in Kyiv and Odesa.
- Kyiv authorities issued a missile alert and warned residents to take shelter.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supported the new sanctions and directly appealed to US senators.
- The sanctions bill is named after late Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
- The legislation is the biggest US effort to help Ukraine since President Trump returned to office in 2024.
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