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US Senate approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting energy income

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The United States Senate has approved a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia, including sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, and financial institutions, along with the shadow fleet—vessels used to evade restrictions on Moscow's oil exports. Per Euronews, the bill authorizes President Trump to impose tariffs of up to five hundred percent on Russian imports, including gas and oil.

Source: http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/us-senate-approves-swe...

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