### [2026-07-28](/feed/2026/07/28/index.md)

##### International sanctions during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
# The United States Senate votes 86–12 to advance legislation imposing sanctions on Russia's energy revenues, financial institutions, officials, and shadow fleet, while authorizing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. 




### Sources:

1. [Kyiv Post](https://www.kyivpost.com/post/81276)
2. [Politico](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/28/senators-advance-russia-sanctions-bill-lindsey-graham-01014368)

### Changes:

1. The United States Senate votes 86-12 to advance a Russia sanctions bill championed by former U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham prior to his death.  _2026-07-29 21:54:58 (First version)_
1. The United States Senate votes 86–12 to advance legislation imposing sanctions on Russia's energy revenues, financial institutions, officials, and shadow fleet, while authorizing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.  _(Current version)_

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