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US Congress approves comprehensive sanctions against Russia

The US Congress has passed an extensive sanctions package against Russia, including measures targeting President Putin, which is now awaiting the President's signature.

17 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The US Congress approved a comprehensive sanctions package against Russia on Wednesday. After lengthy negotiations, the House of Representatives passed the legislation with a vote of 262 to 159, following prior approval from the Senate. This marks the first significant sanctions measure during President Donald Trump's second term.

The proposed measures target Russian officials and banks, among others. It also aims at the so-called shadow fleet, which is used to circumvent international oil sanctions. This fleet enables Russia to dodge its compliance with the international sanctions.

The goal of the sanctions package is to exert pressure on Russia and limit Moscow's resources for warfare. Some of the measures also include tariffs on imports from Russia and from countries allied with Russia.

The passage of the bill was achieved with broad bipartisan support in Congress. Various sources indicate that the sanctions are a response to current political developments and geopolitical tensions related to the Ukraine conflict.

The sanctions package is now presented to the US President for signature. According to official reports, Trump is expected to sign the bill, which could bring the sanctions into effect.

This step could also affect the diplomatic relations of the US with other countries, including China and India, as noted in the cited reports. The impact of these new measures on the international political and economic landscape remains to be seen.

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