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Russia says new US sanctions, if signed by Trump, would make Ukraine peace deal harder
The bill would let President Donald Trump impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
- On Wednesday, the United States House of Representatives passed a comprehensive sanctions package targeting Russia's economy, with lawmakers dubbing the measure the "sanctions bill from hell" to exert greater pressure on Moscow.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denounced the legislation as an 'unfriendly' action on Thursday, indicating that Russia is scrutinizing the bill's progress closely while evaluating its potential diplomatic impact.
- The measure mandates secondary tariffs of up to 100% on the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, while also authorizing sanctions against officials, businessmen, banks, energy projects, and "shadow fleet" vessels.
- Following The Senate's approval, the bill now awaits President Donald Trump's signature to be enacted into law, marking the final hurdle before the package can take effect.
- Officials in The Kremlin warned that these additional sanctions could complicate efforts to find a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, creating uncertainty regarding future diplomatic negotiations between the nations.
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