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diplomacyAug 7, 2026
'Time to act is now' — US Senate passes long-delayed Russia sanctions bill targeting energy buyers
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'Time to act is now' — US Senate passes long-delayed Russia sanctions bill targeting energy buyers A majority of the U.S. Senate backed sweeping Russia sanctions legislation on Aug. 7 that would impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, aiming to cut off a key source of funding for Moscow's war…
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'Time to act is now' — US Senate passes long-delayed Russia sanctions bill targeting energy buyers A majority of the U.S. Senate backed sweeping Russia sanctions legislation on Aug. 7 that would impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, aiming to cut off a key s…
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