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Sanctions Bill Heads to Trump's Desk | Lesotho News
Congress just passed a sweeping sanctions bill aimed squarely at Russia’s war machine, giving President Trump unprecedented power to cripple Moscow’s funding for its invasion of Ukraine. After bipartisan backing—though with a notable Democratic dissent—the legislation now heads to the White House, where it’s expected to be signed into law. It includes steep tariffs up to 100% on countries still trading Russian energy, targets Russian elites and banks, and cracks down on Russia’s shadow fleet smuggling oil. While supporters see it as a game-changer that could force Putin to the negotiating…
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