Author: Al Jazeera
Published on: 08/08/2026 | 00:00:00

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The bill sets 100 percent tariffs on major nations importing Russian oil and gas. It further targets clandestine maritime networks used to evade Western embargoes. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the move. He said "real, strong American pressure and sanctions against Russia are what will help the most" the bill was named after Senator Lindsey Graham. Reacting to the vote on Friday, Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, said the bill “hits Putin where it hurts” Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen added that the bill sent “Vladimir Putin an unambiguous and bipartisan message in the only language he understands: pressure” several House members have expressed reservations about the bill.

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