World'Sanctions from Hell': Can the West finally choke off the Kremlin's war machine?

The U.S. House passed sweeping sanctions targeting Russia’s energy and defense sectors, shadow fleet and sanctions-evasion networks. The bill would let President Donald Trump impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries still buying Russian oil and gas, while tightening export controls. Analysis found that 78.1% of identified microelectronics in the Iskander-M’s inertial navigation system were U.S.-origin, highlighting Russia’s reliance on foreign components.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-17 14:51Original