The US Senate supported a bill imposing sanctions on Russia via a…

The US Senate supported a bill imposing sanctions on Russia via a procedural vote.

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The U.S. Senate conducted a procedural vote on a bill targeting sanctions against Russia.
The bill received support from 86 senators and was opposed by 12.
The legislation grants the President authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries purchasing Russian oil, uranium, or natural gas.
The bill also allows for secondary sanctions against entities helping Russia circumvent existing sanctions.
After procedural approval, the bill will proceed to further debate and a final vote in the Senate before being sent to the House of Representatives.
The legislation includes provisions extending the Iran sanctions law until 2031.

Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced the bill into the Senate and it received support from over 60 senators. — tg_astrapress
The procedural vote occurred immediately after a closed meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a farewell ceremony for Senator Lindsey Graham, who was the bill's initiator. — meduza
Senator Richard Blumenthal stated that China and India are primarily responsible for enabling Russia’s war effort by continuing to purchase Russian oil and gas. — kommerant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the vote as symbolic, linking it to Senator Lindsey Graham's legacy and calling it a step toward peace. — meduza
The bill includes a provision limiting the new tariff authorities to five years, according to Bloomberg. — kommerant