russia-sanctions

World17 Okt 2026

President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving sweeping economic penalties and tariffs mandated by the newly enacted Lindsey Graham Act just days before they took effect. The reprieve follows a controversial deal with Moscow to release Russian diesel onto global markets to curb domestic fuel costs ahead of midterm elections. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the sanctions pause as a reward for Vladimir Putin while Kyiv faced severe Russian strikes on its power grid.

By NeuraFeed

Public Affairs17 Sep 2026

The House approved the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 in a 262 to 159 vote, sending the sweeping economic package to President Donald Trump. The legislation mandates penalties on Moscow's financial system and dark-fleet shipping while granting broad authority to levy tariffs of up to 100 percent on top buyers of Russian oil and gas. Democratic leaders fought the measure over concerns regarding unchecked presidential tariff authority, but dozens of defectors helped secure final passage before the pre-election recess.

By NeuraFeed