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Senate Advances Sweeping Sanctions on Russia | Salt Lake City News
The Senate just passed a major sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran with overwhelming bipartisan support—86 votes to 12—just hours after honoring late Senator Lindsey Graham, a key architect of the legislation. The bill slaps 100% secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, and aims to cripple Russia’s “shadow fleet” of smugglers. President Zelenskyy watched the vote from the chamber, underscoring global urgency. With strong backing from the White House and bipartisan momentum, this could be a game-changer for economic pressure on Moscow amid the Ukraine war. Listen in…
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