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US Senate passes bill to pressure Russia, targeting oil and gas buyers
🇵🇱 Poland /Energy & Infrastructure

US Senate passes bill to pressure Russia, targeting oil and gas buyers

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine.
  • The legislation allows the president to impose up to 100% tariffs on Russian oil and gas imports from major buyers like China and India.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the bill, calling it a strong signal to Europe and a step toward peace.

The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill aimed at intensifying pressure on Russia for its ongoing war against Ukraine. The legislation, which cleared the Senate with an 86-to-11 vote after 1.5 years of negotiations, empowers the U.S. president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest purchasers of Russian oil and gas, including China and India.

Thank you to everyone who understands this and supports peace through strength.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the U.S. Senate's support and linked the sanctions bill to achieving a diplomatic resolution to the war.

The bill also targets Russian President Vladimir Putin, government officials, oligarchs, and the financial sector, while also addressing Iran's energy market. The initiative, named in honor of the late Senator Graham, a key co-author, received White House backing after prolonged discussions. The legislation now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration after its summer recess.

This is a strong signal to Europe.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident Zelenskyy commented on the significance of the U.S. Senate's bill passage, emphasizing its impact beyond U.S.-Russia relations.

Ukrainian officials expressed strong approval of the Senate's decision. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called it an important step to enhance sanctions against the Russian aggressor, stating, "Together we are bringing lasting peace closer." President Volodymyr Zelenskyy echoed this sentiment, thanking the U.S. Senate and all supporters of Ukraine. He described the bill as a "strong signal to Europe" and crucial for increasing pressure on Moscow to end the "crazy Russian war."

We are very grateful to the US Senate and everyone who supports Ukraine.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident Zelenskyy conveyed his appreciation for the bipartisan support in the U.S. for the sanctions bill against Russia and Iran.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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