Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill | Virginia Beach News

The Senate just passed a historic bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia, with 86 senators voting yes and 12 no, aimed at punishing nations still buying Russian oil and gas. Coming just after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s Capitol visit — where he watched the vote from the gallery and called the bill a vital moral signal — the legislation seeks to cripple Russia’s economy and pressure Putin toward peace. It empowers the president to slap tariffs on top buyers like China and India, while also sanctioning Putin, Russian elites, and energy projects — closing loopholes Russia exploits. Though broadly supported, debate rages over presidential authority to impose tariffs, with amendments likely as the Senate continues debate this week. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48129dca436ea2e4