Politics● ElevatedAug 8 · Aug 8, 2026, 9:15 AM
US Senate passes Russia sanctions championed by Graham ; US House next | Ariana News
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The US Senate has approved sanctions against Russia, which were strongly supported by Senator Graham, with the legislation now moving to the House. This represents a significant development in US foreign policy and international relations.
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