US Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-08-08 20:21 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Military & Defence, Iran, Ukraine/Russia, Energy, Elections, US Politics, War & Conflict
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The United States Senate overwhelmingly approved a punishing Russian sanctions package Friday, the result of a yearlong campaign by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to reinforce US support for Ukraine and try to force President Vladimir Putin's hand as the grinding war drags on.
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