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Senate Passes Sweeping Sanctions Against Russia | Ottawa News
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The Senate just passed a sweeping bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia with an 86-11 vote, aiming to cripple funding for the war in Ukraine by penalizing nations still buying Russian oil and gas. Spearheaded by the late Senator Lindsey Graham and backed by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s recent Capitol Hill visit, the legislation empowers the president to slap tariffs on top energy buyers like China and India—with carve-outs for countries importing less than 15% of gas from Russia and actively reducing dependence. It also hits Putin, Russian elites, financial institutions, energy projects, and even older tankers used to evade sanctions. Senators Blumenthal and Darline Graham (who took her brother’s seat) underscored the human stakes, emphasizing solidarity with Ukraine and Graham’s legacy. Now, the House must act swiftly—White House support is already in place—and this bold move could reshape the war’s momentum, sending a clear message to Moscow and a powerful signal of U.S. resolve to Kyiv.
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