# US Senate begins floor debate on Russia sanctions bill, vote possible Aug. 7

https://mins.news/en/item/16351

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-07 15:52 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/us-senate-begins-floor-debate-on-russia-sanctions-bill-vote-possible-aug-7/

> The US Senate has opened floor debate on a bill imposing sanctions on Russia. The legislation has remained stalled in Congress since April 2025. Its progress has unfolded as President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia’s war in Ukraine has continued to evolve. Senators could vote on the measure on Aug. 7.

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