Conflict● ElevatedAug 8 · Aug 8, 2026, 10:21 AM
US Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues
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US Senators have passed a punishing sanctions package against Russia targeting the country’s energy revenues that are helping to fuel its war against Ukraine.
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