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diplomacyAug 7, 2026
US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
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The US Senate on Friday passed a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy revenues. The legislation now heads to the US House of Representatives, although a vote there would not take place until at least early next month due to the congressional summer recess.
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WASHINGTON - The 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. Th…
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