# US Congress passes Russia sanctions bill

https://mins.news/en/item/62437

- France 24, 2026-09-17 10:26 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.france24.com/en/us-congress-passes-russia-sanctions-bill

> Congress has approved a sweeping bill imposing sanctions on Russia and sent it to President Donald Trump for final approval. Washington is seeking to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

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