#Us Congress

Trump Suspends Graham's 'Hellish Sanctions' Against Russia a Day Before Deadline

Politics 10/17/2026, 08:09

A day before the October 18 deadline, Trump suspended the implementation of Graham's 'hellish sanctions' against Russia, utilizing the postponement provision. Bipartisan senators are already demanding the termination of the diesel deal with Putin.

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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Block Trump-Putin Diesel Deal

Politics 10/17/2026, 07:40

A bill has been introduced in the US Congress to block the Trump-Putin diesel deal and ban investments in Russian energy.

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US Senators Offer Zelensky a "Deal": 100 Days Without Strikes on Russian Refineries in Exchange for Starlink Deep Inside Russia

Politics 10/16/2026, 13:39

US Republican Senators Roger Wicker and Kevin Cramer have proposed a 100-day pause on strikes against Russian refineries in exchange for extending Starlink 300 km deep into Russia, the WSJ reports.

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US Congress Gives Trump Three Days: 22 Lawmakers Demand "Hellish Sanctions" by Graham Implemented by October 18

Politics 10/16/2026, 02:36

Twenty-two US congressmen called on Donald Trump to fully implement the Graham law on "hellish sanctions" against Russia and Iran by October 18, and to revoke the license for the diesel deal.

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Not to Harm is Already a Success: Yuriy Bogdanov Assessed the Consequences of Trump's Policy for Ukraine

Politics 10/15/2026, 12:05

Ukraine's main achievement in relations with the Trump administration could be the absence of harm. Expert Yuriy Bogdanov notes that the US will face resistance in Congress, and internal economic issues will limit its foreign policy pressure.

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US Congress Members Oppose Starlink Restrictions for Ukraine

Politics 10/15/2026, 12:00

The Ukraine support group in the US Congress spoke out against potential intelligence sharing cuts and Starlink restrictions, calling them unacceptable.

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US Congress Prepares Bill to Completely Ban Purchases of Russian Oil

Politics 10/11/2026, 01:03

The US House of Representatives is preparing a bipartisan Ronald Reagan act to block Russian oil purchases in response to the White House allowing diesel exports.

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Strikes on Russian Refineries and Fuel Prices: US Congress Responds to Trump's Criticism

Politics 10/09/2026, 20:21

US Congressman Kevin Cramer called Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries justified to undermine war funding, commenting on Donald Trump's accusations.

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Trump Promises $5,000 to Every US Citizen for Republican Congress Victory

Politics 10/03/2026, 13:37

Donald Trump has promised to pay $5,000 to every adult US citizen if Republicans win the midterm congressional elections.

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Congress Urges Trump to Immediately Strike Russia with 'Hellish Sanctions'

Politics 09/30/2026, 13:05

A group of U.S. lawmakers urged Donald Trump to tighten sanctions against Russia and enforce the Graham Act by October 18, rejecting any relief plans.

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Not Just Impeachment: How a Republican Defeat in the Elections Threatens Trump’s Team

Politics 09/29/2026, 07:35

A Republican defeat in the congressional elections threatens Trump's team not with impeachment, but with tough committee investigations due to scandals and falling ratings.

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Zelensky: Russia's ballistic strike on Kyiv came at the moment of negotiations with US congressmen over sanctions

Politics 09/24/2026, 06:10

Zelensky stated that Russia's ballistic strike on Kyiv came at the moment of his negotiations with US congressmen over the Graham bill and sanctions. According to him, there are two killed.

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"Hellish sanctions" against Russia: Trump prepares to sign law passed by the US Congress

Politics 09/20/2026, 00:29

The US is approaching the introduction of "hellish sanctions" against Russia: Congress has passed the bill, and the White House has confirmed the signing. We break down the chronology and the reactions from Kyiv and Beijing.

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Ukraine Welcomes US 'Hellish Sanctions' Against Russia: Vlasyuk Explains How They Will Hit Moscow

Politics 09/18/2026, 01:28

Vladyslav Vlasyuk stated that the bill by Graham, adopted by the US House of Representatives, will hit Russia's revenues from energy exports and make cooperation with Moscow more costly.

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Stefanchuk: Pressure on Russia's ability to finance the war is moving to concrete decisions

Politics 09/17/2026, 22:58

The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, welcomed the final adoption in the US of Lindsey Graham's sanctions bill, stating that pressure on Russia's ability to finance the war is moving to concrete decisions.

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US House Democrats Add $15 Billion Loan for Ukraine to Sanctions Bill

Politics 09/17/2026, 05:56

US House Democrats have added an amendment to sanctions bill HR 5334 providing for a $15 billion direct loan to Ukraine. The amendment did not receive a separate vote in the Rules Committee.

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US Congress Launches Inquiry: Democrats Probe 'Bribe' from Russian Oligarch at Trump Jr.'s Wedding

Politics 09/16/2026, 17:38

Democrats in the U.S. Congress have launched an inquiry into the funding of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas by Russian businessman Umar Kremlev. According to ProPublica, the sum amounts to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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"What are we waiting for?" Zelensky urges US to immediately impose sanctions on Russia

Politics 09/12/2026, 02:23

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the US to immediately impose economic and energy sanctions on Russia and to support Senator Lindsey Graham's sanctions bill in Congress.

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