US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill
Summary
US lawmakers have passed a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia’s energy and defense sectors, sending it to President Donald Trump for approval. The measure also gives Trump power to impose tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including potentially China and India.
Key Points
- The Republican-led House approved broad new sanctions on Russia by a 262-159 vote, after the Senate had already passed the bill.
- The legislation targets Russian energy and defense sectors, Vladimir Putin, senior officials, and the shadow fleet used to bypass Western sanctions.
- It also grants Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Congress to approve the package, while India said it would keep buying oil based on market dynamics.
