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U.S. Senate passes bill that would impose punishing new sanctions on Russia - National | Globalnews.ca

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U.S. Senate passes bill that would impose punishing new sanctions on Russia - National | Globalnews.ca

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  • currentsapi-gapfill(Mixed)By Mary Clare Jalonick; Lisa Mascaro

    The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a year-long campaign by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to reinforce U.S. support for Ukraine and try to force President Vladimir Putin’s hand as the grinding war drags on. The bipart…

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