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 legislation is part of a deal reached by senators aimed at helping Ukraine by cutting off funds for “Putin’s war machine.”

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a Russian sanctions package on Friday. This legislation penalizes countries buying Russian oil and gas exports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr…