# US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill backed by Lindsey Graham

The US Senate approved a sweeping sanctions bill targeting Russia, a measure championed by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. The legislation aims to penalize Russian energy, banking, and other sectors. It represents a significant legislative effort to maintain pressure on Moscow amid ongoing tensions.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/07/russia-sanctions-senate-passed-petroleum) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:46:22 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/8/us-senate-passes-sweeping-russian-energy-sanctions-bill-amid-ukraine-war?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:06:22 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/8/07-08-sv-us-sanctions-russia-us?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:20:41 +0000