WATCH: House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump

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The newly signed U.S. sanctions law targets global importers of Russian energy, escalating economic pressure while drawing sharp warnings from Moscow.

The United States Congress has passed a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russia, which President Donald Trump has signed into law. Named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, the legislation aims to choke off the financial resources funding Russia's war in Ukraine by targeting key economic sectors and importers of Russian oil. Russia has warned that the new measures will undermine the Trump administration's ongoing peace efforts in the region.

The legislation targets Russian officials, key economic pillars, and foreign countries or entities importing Russian oil and energy.
The bill is named in honor of Lindsey Graham, the long-serving Republican senator known for his hawkish stance on Russia.
In addition to sanctions, the new law grants President Trump expanded authority to unilaterally levy tariffs.
Moscow responded to the bill's passage by warning that the new sanctions would severely disrupt diplomatic efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

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Why it matters

The U.S. has steadily increased economic pressure on Moscow since the invasion of Ukraine, but enforcement and secondary sanctions have remained key points of contention. This new legislation represents a significant escalation by targeting third-party importers of Russian energy, aiming to close loopholes that have allowed Russia to sustain its war economy.

What outlets agree on

U.S. lawmakers passed and President Trump signed a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russian oil importers and key economic sectors to choke off funding for the war in Ukraine.

Where coverage differs

While U.S. proponents argue the sanctions are vital to crippling Russia's war economy, Moscow contends the legislation will actively undermine President Trump's peace negotiations.

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