{"id":2152637,"date":"2026-09-19T06:20:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T03:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2152637"},"modified":"2026-09-19T06:20:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T03:20:40","slug":"trump-signs-into-law-sweeping-russia-sanctions-package-aiming-to-choke-off-revenues-funding-the-war-in-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2152637","title":{"rendered":"Trump signs into law sweeping Russia sanctions package aiming to choke off revenues funding the war in Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/91\/96\/62\/1200x675_cmsv2_3e68294e-8f77-590b-b90d-11add01e1a31-9919662.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2926998-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2926998\" data-cid=\"9919830\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2926998-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/91\/97\/67\/189x106_cmsv2_c81a2874-eca9-593e-80f0-85b1aec0c314-9919767.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Shakira in concert, 2018 file photo\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Culture news<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Shakira returns to Spain in fire, tears and &#8216;Waka Waka&#8217;\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2926985-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2926985\" data-cid=\"9919727\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2926985-label-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/91\/97\/27\/189x106_cmsv2_63b409a2-ed80-54db-a233-2ecceac35df0-9919727.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"FILE - Ed Sheeran attends the Time100 Gala, in New York on April 24, 2025\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Culture news<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore dropping debacle\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2926641-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2926641\" data-cid=\"9918787\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2926641-label-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/91\/80\/80\/189x106_cmsv2_c94bb0e6-4683-5218-aae9-1100b6b50fc3-9918080.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mark Carney greets Emmanuel Macron at the official welcome for the G7 summit on 16 June 2025 in Kananaskis, Canada.\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    World News<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Macron heading to Saint Pierre and Miquelon to meet with Carney\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2926864-pos4-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2926864\" data-cid=\"9919211\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2926864-label-pos4-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/91\/92\/11\/189x106_cmsv2_5bd2574c-c0b7-574e-b16c-ba28bb4e3d42-9919211.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Who deserves a transplant? 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provisions in the draft which would enable Trump to impose tariffs freely on nations that continue to buy large amounts of Russian energy.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content js-article-content\">\n<p>US President Donald Trump signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy on Friday, that is meant to punish and pressure Moscow for its ongoing war against Ukraine.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The measure was a final legacy item for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally and friend of the president who had just returned from Ukraine when he unexpectedly died in July.<\/p>\n<p>In the works for more than a year, the bill passed with large bipartisan margins; 86-11 in the Senate and 262-159 in the House.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s meant to starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine after invading its neighbour in February 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The bill, co-drafted by Senator Richard Blumenthal, sanctions Russian officials, banks and a shadow fleet of tankers the Kremlin uses to evade existing Western sanctions and keep Russian energy moving.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wish Lindsey were here to celebrate this historic day. I know he would be so proud. Lindsey believed this bill, which he worked on for well over a year, would help end the war through squeezing Putin economically and forcing his customers to re-evaluate their relationship with Russia,\u201d said Senator Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham&#8217;s sister, in a statement Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Darline Graham was appointed to complete her late brother&#8217;s Senate term, set to end on the 3rd of January 2027.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf he were here today, he would be jubilant about our bill\u2019s passage \u2014 and already thinking about the next one,\u201d Blumenthal said of Graham after the House passed the legislation on Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPutin is a thug who understands only force and strength, which is what we must show clearly and unequivocally,\u201d Blumenthal added.<\/p>\n<p>The bill also enables Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on the top five importers of Russian oil or natural gas, with an exception for countries that import less than 15% of Russia\u2019s natural gas exports and have taken significant steps to reduce those imports.<\/p>\n<p>Despite overwhelming support on Capitol Hill, the legislation faced criticism from a vocal set of Democratic lawmakers, who favoured a tougher stance on Russia, but warned that Trump could use his new expanded tariff powers to impose fresh levies in the European Union and elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhy in the world would this Congress or the People\u2019s House give this president unfettered authority to visit more tariffs on the world that will have an adverse economic impact on the American people?\u201d said Democrat lawmaker and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.<\/p>\n<p>Graham\u2019s journey to getting Trump\u2019s sign-off on the bill had been full of turbulence, as the White House had to be convinced that the president would be able to retain sufficient flexibility on sanctions.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, Trump gave a final nod of approval to the bill after it included his push for a provision 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Pitti<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2926598-pos5-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2926598\" data-cid=\"9918014\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Tusk: intelligence sees Russian plan for drone strikes on Poland, allies<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">US President Donald Trump signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy on Friday, that is meant to punish and pressure Moscow for its ongoing war against Ukraine.The measure was a final legacy item for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally and friend of the president who had just returned from Ukraine when he unexpectedly died in July.In the works for more than a year, the bill passed with large bipartisan margins; 86-11 in the Senate and 262-159 in the House.It\u2019s meant to starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine after invading its neighbour in February 2022.The bill, co-drafted by Senator Richard Blumenthal, sanctions Russian officials, banks and a shadow fleet of tankers the Kremlin uses to evade existing Western sanctions and keep Russian energy moving.\u201cI wish Lindsey were here to celebrate this historic day. I know he would be so proud. Lindsey believed this bill, which he worked on for well over a year, would help end the war through squeezing Putin economically and forcing his customers to re-evaluate their relationship with Russia,\u201d said Senator Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham&#8217;s sister, in a statement Friday.Darline Graham was appointed to complete her late brother&#8217;s Senate term, set to end on the 3rd of January 2027.\u201cIf he were here today, he would be jubilant about our bill\u2019s passage \u2014 and already thinking about the next one,\u201d Blumenthal said of Graham after the House passed the legislation on Wednesday evening.\u201cPutin is a thug who understands only force and strength, which is what we must show clearly and unequivocally,\u201d Blumenthal added.The bill also enables Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on the top five importers of Russian oil or natural gas, with an exception for countries that import less than 15% of Russia\u2019s natural gas exports and have taken significant steps to reduce those imports.Despite overwhelming support on Capitol Hill, the legislation faced criticism from a vocal set of Democratic lawmakers, who favoured a tougher stance on Russia, but warned that Trump could use his new expanded tariff powers to impose fresh levies in the European Union and elsewhere.\u201cWhy in the world would this Congress or the People\u2019s House give this president unfettered authority to visit more tariffs on the world that will have an adverse economic impact on the American people?\u201d said Democrat lawmaker and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.Graham\u2019s journey to getting Trump\u2019s sign-off on the bill had been full of turbulence, as the White House had to be convinced that the president would be able to retain sufficient flexibility on sanctions.Eventually, Trump gave a final nod of approval to the bill after it included his push for a provision which would enable his administration to extend sanctions on Iran for another five-year period.<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/09\/19\/trump-signs-into-law-sweeping-russia-sanctions-package-aiming-to-choke-off-revenues-fundin&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/91\/96\/62\/1200x675_cmsv2_3e68294e-8f77-590b-b90d-11add01e1a31-9919662.jpg&#8221;] Culture news Shakira returns to Spain in fire, tears and &#8216;Waka Waka&#8217; Culture news Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore dropping debacle World News Macron heading to Saint Pierre and Miquelon to meet with Carney Health news Who deserves a transplant? 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