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US Senate approves bill to tighten sanctions on Russia
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from pajhwok.com · Afghanistan
The US Senate has approved legislation aimed at tightening sanctions against Russia. This action reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and legislative efforts to exert pressure.
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