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Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine war

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Kim, S. M. (2026, September 18). Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine war. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/trump-signs-sweeping-russia-sanctions-bill-aiming-to-choke-off-funds-for-moscow-in-ukraine-war/article_2158e2a7-1e50-537d-ab27-3997bf59395b.html

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President Donald Trump signed a comprehensive sanctions bill aimed at punishing Russia for its involvement in Ukraine’s conflict. The legislation targets Russian officials and key sectors of the Russian economy, aiming to curb Moscow's ability to finance its activities in Ukraine. Passed with significant bipartisan support—86-11 in the Senate and 262-159 in the House—the bill is a legacy initiative of late Senator Lindsey Graham, who had recently returned from Ukraine before his death.

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On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia, voting 262-159 to send it to President Donald Trump for signature. The legislation, championed by late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and previously approved by the Senate, aims to restrict funds flowing to Moscow by imposing tariffs up to 100% on countries like China and India that import energy supplies from Russia. It also imposes sanctions on Russian officials, banks, and a shadow fleet of tankers facilitating Russian energy trade. Despite support from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the bill faced opposition from some Democrats who were concerned about expanding Trump's tariff authority, leading to significant division within the party.

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President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy that is meant to punish and pressure Moscow for its ongoing war against Ukraine. asserted

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The measure was a final legacy item for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., a close ally and friend of the president who had just returned from Ukraine when he unexpectedly died in July. asserted

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In the works for more than a year, the bill passed with large bipartisan margins: 86-11 in the Senate and 262-159 in the House. asserted

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Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine war

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