US senator seeks passage of expanded Russian sanctions

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First seen: Aug 26, 2026, 7:02 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 26, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A US senator said he hopes proposed sanctions against Russia will pass next month. The headlines provide no details on the measures or their likely scope.

SO WHAT?

New sanctions could increase US-Russia tensions and affect international trade or diplomacy.

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US senator hopes 'sledgehammer' Russian sanctions will pass next month

Aug 26, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC

straitstimes.comen

US senator hopes 'sledgehammer' Russian sanctions will pass next month

Aug 26, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC

hindustantimes.comen

US senator hopes 'sledgehammer' Russian sanctions will pass next month

Aug 26, 2026, 7:02 PM UTC