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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: U.S. Senate Advances Graham Russia Sanctions Bill
Caption: U.S. Senate Advances Graham Russia Sanctions Bill. The U.S. Senate has voted 86-12 to advance a sweeping Russia sanctions bill renamed in honour of the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The legislation targets Russian leaders, the country's energy sector and its shadow fleet, while also extending existing sanctions on Iran. The vote came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed senators and followed Graham's funeral in Washington. Graham had championed the bipartisan bill for more than two years, and support accelerated following his death. The revised legislation also gives President Donald Trump broader authority to waive certain sanctions and impose tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy. While some Democrats criticised the expanded tariff powers, the bill received strong bipartisan backing and support from the White House. The measure is expected to pass the Senate later this week, although its future in the House remains uncertain after lawmakers began their August recess. Senate leaders said the legislation is intended to increase pressure on Russia and demonstrate continued U.S. support for Ukraine. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Lindsey Graham,United States Senate,Donald Trump,Volodymyr Zelenskyy,Russia,sanctions,Ukraine,Iran,Congress,Vladimir Putin
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