Russia sanctions bill enters critical phase before US midterms

On September 10, 2026, a sweeping Russia sanctions bill faced uncertainty regarding a House vote before the U.S. midterm elections. The legislation proposes tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil, with Ukraine calling it a make-or-break moment.

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Russia sanctions bill faces make-or-break moment before US midterms, Ukraine says

rss:kyivindependentinternational19d ago kagi ↗

It remains unclear whether the U.S. House of Representatives will vote next week on sweeping legislation that would impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, Ukraine's sanctions commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk told reporters on Sept. 10. The bill faces a narrow window for consideration before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The House's final pre-election session begins Sep

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Russia sanctions bill faces make-or-break moment before US midterms, Ukraine says https:// kyivindependent.com/russia-san ctions-bill-faces-make-or-break-moment-before-us-midterms-uk

mastodon:mstdn-socialother19d ago kagi ↗

KYIV INDEPENDENT: Russia sanctions bill faces make-or-break moment before US midterms, Ukraine says https:// kyivindependent.com/russia-san ctions-bill-faces-make-or-break-moment-before-us-midterms-ukraine-says/ It remains unclear whether the U.S. House of Representatives will vote next week on sweeping legislation that would impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, Uk