US House of Representatives also approves Russian sanctions, ball in Trump's court

The United States House of Representatives has passed a significant sanctions package targeting high-ranking Russian officials, military figures, and key economic sectors. The legislation also introduces potential tariffs against countries like China and India that continue to import Russian oil and gas. Having already cleared the Senate last month with a majority vote of 262 to 159, the bill now awaits President Trump's signature to become law. If enacted, this would represent the largest show of support for Ukraine from Washington since Trump took office.

Named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, the bill honors a man who was a close ally of the president yet a staunch critic of Russia. While many Democrats support the aid to Ukraine, some have expressed concern that the president might exploit the law to impose broader import tariffs on allies, including the European Union. Media reports suggest that Graham's passing in July played a pivotal role in securing the bipartisan momentum required to advance this legislative package through Congress.