The Lindsey O. According to the White House, the new law authorizes and expands economic measures against Moscow, including statutory sanctions and tariff authorities, while extending existing restrictions on Iran. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 targets Russian oil and gas exports that have been fueling Vladimir Putin’s long and bloody war against Ukraine and extends existing sanctions against Iran’s energy and weapons sectors.S1
- According to the White House, the new law authorizes and expands economic measures against Moscow, including statutory sanctions and tariff authorities, while extending existing restrictions on Iran.S2
- The bill signed by US President Donald Trump targets officials, banks, and a fleet of shadow tankers that transport Russian energy.S3
- Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill, Clears Way For 100% Tariffs On India, ChinaS4
- New US law imposes harsh measures on Russia, aims to weaken the Kremlin's war funding and push for Ukraine negotiations.S5
- Analysis-Russia sanctions bill gives Trump sweeping new tariff powersS6
- New US sanctions on Russia are meant to starve Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine.S7
- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy that is meant to punish and pressure Moscow for its ongoing war against Ukraine.S8