US Senate advances sweeping Russia sanctions bill
July 29, 2026 03:17
WASHINGTON: The US Senate advanced sweeping sanctions legislation targeting Russia’s energy revenues Tuesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington to press for stronger action against Moscow.
Senators voted 86-12 to begin consideration of the bipartisan measure, clearing its first procedural hurdle but leaving further debate and a final vote still to come.
The bill would impose sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet used to evade restrictions on Moscow’s oil exports.
