The US Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to advance a sweeping anti-Russia sanctions bill, delivering a major setback to Vladimir Putin. The 86-12 vote came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watched from the Senate chamber.\n\nThe sanctions package allows up to 500 percent tariffs on Russian imports and 100 percent tariffs on countries that buy Russian energy, including China and India. It targets Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the shadow fleet evading oil export restrictions.\n\nThe bill was championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, whose funeral service was held hours before the vote. Senators described the legislation as bone-crushing sanctions that could push Putin to negotiate.\n\nThe legislation now heads to the House of Representatives. Supporters express hope the House will not delay its decision. The bill represents the toughest sanctions package yet against Moscow since the invasion of Ukraine.
Author: Pulse Of Nations Wire Desk
