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The Senate passed a sanctions bill targeting Russian officials, oligarchs, and companies supporting Russia's defense industry.

International RelationsUkraineAug 7, 2026score 1.042 posts · 2 replies across 2 instances
The Senate has passed a sanctions bill against Russia, named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, which includes sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, and companies supporting Russia's defense industry. The bill is seen as a response to Russia's actions in Ukraine.

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The Senate passed a sanctions bill targeting Russian officials, oligarchs, and companies supporting Russia's defense industry.
Parent: SanctionsEntity: RussiaImpact: negativeDate: Aug 7, 2026Target: The Senate passed a sanctions bill targeting Russian officials, oligarchs, and companies supporting Russia's defense industry.

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#Senate passes #Russia #sanctions bill named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham [who for whatever else he was, believed in the importance of defending #Ukraine.] The package would place mandatory sanctions on top figures in the Russian government, including #Putin, as well as Russian #oligarchs, state-owned enterprises & foreign companies supporting Russia’s defense industrial base. #law #StandWithUkraine https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/07/politics/senate-russia-sanctions-bill
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Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham https://apnews.com/article/senate-russia-sanctions-graham-tariffs-8d37498c3f27d96cae7da147250ebe9f?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into U.S. News @u-s-news-AssociatedPress
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