Shea Levin · Sep 17, 2026
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The Kremlin warned that sweeping new U.S. sanctions targeting Russia could make reaching an eventual peace agreement over Ukraine more difficult, after the legislation cleared the House and was sent to President Trump.
The package targets Russian officials, banks and oil tankers and gives Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries continuing to purchase Russian energy, significantly expanding Washington’s economic pressure on Moscow.



