Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:32pm on 09 Aug 2026,Sunday India Global
The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved a Russia sanctions bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil, gas and other exports. The measure, passed 86–11, names India, China, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan among potential targets. The legislation, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, aims to increase economic pressure on Moscow over the Ukraine war. However, the tariffs are not automatic; the bill gives the US president authority to impose them, with the actual rate determined through the US trade process. The legislation now faces consideration in the House. (PC: Reuters)
