Senate Passes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia | Roanoke News

The Senate just passed a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia, backed by 86 bipartisan votes — a major win for Ukraine and a direct blow to Putin’s war machine. Spearheaded by the late Senator Lindsey Graham and now championed by his sister in Congress, the legislation cuts off funding for Russia’s war by penalizing countries still buying its oil and gas, including China and India — with carve-outs for nations importing less than 15% of their gas from Moscow and actively reducing dependence. It also imposes tariffs on Russian energy buyers, targets Putin and key officials, and shuts down loopholes via sanctions on aging tankers used to evade existing restrictions. With President Trump’s backing and Zelenskyy’s recent Capitol Hill visit, this move sends a powerful message: the U.S. is committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty and will disrupt Russia’s revenue streams at every turn — now heading to the House for final approval. 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/8743ac6d47dfabd6