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diplomacyAug 7, 2026
Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
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Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham Washington — After more than a year of negotiations, the Senate on Friday finally passed a bill to impose punishing new sanctions on Russia for its war on Ukraine, approving the measure with overwhelming bipartisan support.
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Senate passes long-stalled Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham Washington — After more than a year of negotiations, the Senate on Friday finally passed a bill to impose punishing new sanctions on Russia for its war on Ukraine, approving the measure with overwhelmin…
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