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US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill

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What happened

The US Congress has approved a sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to President Donald Trump for final approval as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

Key facts

  • The US Congress has approved a sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to President Donald Trump for final approval as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:26:32 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham, sends to Trump

  2. House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition

  3. U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill seeking to impose up to 100% tariffs on India, others

  4. U.S. lawmaker submits amendment naming India in Russia sanctions act

  5. U.S. House of Representatives to take up Russia sanctions bill next week

  6. ‘Unfriendly action’: Russia blasts US sanctions bill, warns of fallout for Ukraine war

  7. US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill

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U.S. House of Representatives to take up Russia sanctions bill next week

Ukrainian civilians continue to be killed by Putin’s war machine, and this bill hits the Kremlin’s coffers hard; Now is the time to pass it and force Putin to the negotiating table, said Senate Foreign Relations ranking member Jeanne Shaheen…

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