Politics · Important news for 18 September 2026
US Congress approves sweeping new Russia sanctions targeting secondary buyers like China and India
US lawmakers have approved a comprehensive sanctions bill targeting Russia's economy and secondary oil buyers including China and India, awaiting President Trump's signature.
- US Congress approved sweeping new sanctions on Russia and Putin's inner circle.
- The bill threatens secondary tariffs on major Russian oil buyers China and India.
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