PoliticsUS lawmakers have approved sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia’s economy and Vladimir Putin’s inner circle. Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill, which also threatens steep tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, including China and India.
Politics0:51Lawmakers reacted after the House passed a broad sanctions package on Wednesday targeting Russian officials and key parts of the country’s economy. They are seeking to deny President Vladimir Putin the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine.
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World1:39EU envoys delayed the expiry of Russia sanctions listings by seven days to September 22 after failing to agree on a six-month renewal. The dispute centers on whether to remove Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov from the list. EU diplomats said France joined Slovakia in backing his removal over national security concerns.
PoliticsA cross-party group of 122 EU lawmakers has signed a letter calling for the contentious debate over using immobilised Russian assets to be reopened, as Ukraine faces mounting budget pressure.
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PoliticsSen. John Kennedy, R-La., said the U.S. must “choke [Putin] to death” and argued that Congress missed a major opportunity to pass sanctions on Russia. His comments came as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin in Russia.
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WorldNorway’s seizure of a Russian ship in the Arctic has prompted Moscow to accuse it of piracy and opened another front in a legal dispute that began with Russia’s annexation of Crimea. The case examines why Norway is enforcing a multibillion-dollar ruling now and how Svalbard has become a focal point as the Ukraine war reaches the Far North.
PoliticsUkraine Sanctions Policy Commissioner Vladyslav Vlasiuk says Congress should pass a sweeping Russia sanctions bill “now.” He argues that greater economic pressure is needed to limit Moscow’s ability to finance the war.
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WorldNorwegian authorities have impounded a Russian-owned expedition cruise vessel in Svalbard on behalf of Ukraine’s state energy company Naftogaz. The company is pursuing Russian assets worldwide to collect on an arbitration award linked to Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea.
PoliticsBelgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said the reasons for opposing the use of Russia’s immobilised assets to support Ukraine have not disappeared, as a group of EU countries seeks to revive the proposal.
WorldThe EU is preparing new sanctions against 27 Russian individuals and entities allegedly involved in deporting and indoctrinating Ukrainian children. The measures are being developed ahead of a September conference in Toronto focused on their return.
PoliticsSweden’s foreign minister said Russian assets should be used to fund Ukraine. Speaking on Euronews’ flagship morning programme Europe Today, she said European unity was essential to deter Russia from further aggression against NATO territory.
WorldRussian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow could retaliate over the West’s seizure of commercial vessels. Speaking aboard a Russian warship, he denounced measures aimed at Russia as piracy and robbery. France 24 International Affairs editor Philip Turle provides additional insight into the threat and its framing.
PoliticsDemocratic Congressman Greg Landsman of Ohio discussed the Senate’s recent passage of Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill. The measure cleared the chamber by a strong bipartisan vote of 86 to 11. It would give the president authority to impose tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil. The bill now heads to the House, where Landsman was asked whether he supports it and whether he expects most Democrats to back the measure.
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Politics47:04Bloomberg Television’s early edition of Balance of Power focuses on the latest developments in Washington. The program reports that the Senate has passed a Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham. Guests include Jared Bernstein, former chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers under President Joe Biden, and Tom Tzitzouris, managing director and head of fixed-income research at Baird Strategas. Bloomberg’s Tyler Kendall also interviews US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.
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PoliticsThe US Senate has voted to pass the Graham Sanctioning Russia Act. The legislation is intended to increase pressure on Moscow and has advanced through the chamber. The vote is being presented in a live Fox News report.
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