US Senators have amended the bipartisan sanctions bill against Russia

US Senators have amended the bipartisan sanctions bill against Russia, expanding its scope to include Iran and renaming it the 'Lindsey Graham Sanctions Against Russia and Iran Act of 2026'.

Consensus

The U.S. Senate conducted a procedural vote on a bipartisan bill targeting sanctions against Russia and Iran.
The bill was supported by both Republican and Democratic senators.
The vote took place on the same day as the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the main authors of the legislation.
President Vladimir Zelensky attended the Senate session in Washington, D.C.
The bill grants the U.S. president authority to impose 500% tariffs on goods imported from Russia and up to 100% tariffs on countries importing Russian oil, gas, or uranium or helping Russia evade sanctions.
The final vote is expected soon, but the law will not take effect before September.

Points of divergence

Zelensky stated he held a meeting with over 60 senators from both parties and discussed anti-ballistic defense. — tg_bbcrussian
The bill includes a provision extending sanctions against Iran for seven years, and the law is referred to as 'the Lindsey Graham Act on Sanctions Against Russia and Iran 2026'. — tg_currenttime
Some Democrats oppose the bill due to concerns about potential abuse of presidential powers by Donald Trump. — tg_theinsider
Trump expressed support for the legislation after Graham's death, despite earlier uncertainty about his position on it. — meduza

Coverage (12 sources)

US Senate Advances 'Graham Sanctions' Against Russia, Allowing Up to 500% Tariffs on Russian Goods — DW Главное
US Senate Supports Sanctions Bill Against Russia in Procedural Vote — Zelensky — BBC News Русская служба
US Senators Agree to 'Infernal Sanctions' Against Russia and Add Iran Restrictions — Настоящее Время
US Senators Amend Bipartisan Sanctions Bill Against Russia, Expanding Scope to Iran and Renaming It — Радио Свобода
Both US Senate parties agreed on a bill imposing 500% tariffs on Russian goods and up to 100% for major oil and gas buyers — The Insider
US Senators Agree to Vote on New Hard-Hitting Sanctions Against Russia — Дождь (Telegram)
US Senators Agree to Support Bill for 100% Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers — Meduza
500% tariff and 100% duties. The US has largely finalized a law on new sanctions against Russia — Фонтанка
US Senators Agree on Graham Bill on Anti-Russian Sanctions — Коммерсантъ
US Senators Agree to New Sanctions Against Buyers of Russian Oil — Ведомости
US Senate Reaches Agreement on New Sanctions Legislation Against Russia and Iran — Вечерняя Москва
US Senators Agree on New Sanctions Against Major Buyers of Russian Oil and Gas — Агентство. Новости

US Senators have amended the bipartisan sanctions bill against Russia

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