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July 14, 2026
Senators Introduce 'Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026' to Target Kremlin's War Efforts
- The 'Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026' imposes mandatory sanctions on key Russian figures, including President Vladimir Putin and military leaders.
- The bill includes tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas, aiming to pressure countries to seek alternative energy sources.
- The White House has indicated support for the bill, which has 26 co-sponsors and is seen as a tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham's advocacy for Ukraine.
4 Sources
- Senators unveil sweeping Russia sanctions bill, urge passage in honor of GrahamJul 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM · CNN
- Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Lindsey Graham championedJul 14, 2026 at 7:29 PM · CBS News
- Graham’s Death Leaves Fate of Russia Sanctions Bill UncertainJul 14, 2026 at 7:57 PM · NYT
- How the Senate's Russia sanctions bill would squeeze PutinJul 14, 2026 at 9:53 PM · The Hill