US Senate passes Russia sanctions championed by late senator Lindsey Graham

The United States Senate has passed a new package of sanctions targeting Russia, legislation originally championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The South Carolina Republican, who passed away last month, was a prominent advocate for Ukraine throughout its four-year conflict with Russia. The bill now moves to the U.S. House of Representatives for further consideration.

In addition to the Russia-focused measures, the legislation includes expanded sanctions against Iran that were requested by the White House. The bill's ultimate passage remains subject to potential legislative hurdles in the House, where lawmakers have expressed concerns regarding specific tariff authorizations contained within the proposal.