The US Senate has approved the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, imposing 100 percent tariffs on nations importing Russian oil and gas.
The Senate approved the bill with an 86-11 vote
Aug 08, 2026
09:27 am
What's the storyThe United States Senate has passed a major sanctions bill targeting Russia's energy revenues amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The legislation, named the "Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026," imposes 100% tariffs on the world's top five purchasers of Russian oil or gas, including India and China.
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