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Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
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Key Points:
- The GOP-led Senate passed a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill 86-11, spearheaded by the late South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham, aimed at crippling the Russian economy and ending the Ukraine war.
- The legislation targets top Russian leaders and imposes harsh penalties on countries importing Russian oil and natural gas, allowing President Trump to impose tariffs up to 100% on major buyers like China and India.
- The bill also extends sanctions against Iran and was supported by Graham shortly before his death, with Senate colleagues planning to name the legislation in his honor.
- Senator Darline Graham highlighted that cutting Russia's energy revenue is crucial to weakening its war funding, emphasizing the bill’s strategic impact on Putin’s finances.
- The bill must still pass the House, where some Democrats oppose granting Trump new tariff powers, despite support from Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson.
