The U.S. Senate approves a sanctions bill against Russia that calls for 100% tariffs on India and four other countries.

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The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 was the new name for the measure, which was passed by the Senate 86–11.



A bill to penalize Russia and major consumers of its petroleum products, including China and India, was overwhelmingly approved by the U.S. Senate on the grounds that such trade contributes to the conflict in Ukraine.

The Senate passed the bill 86–11, renaming it the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.

It permits President Donald Trump to slap 100% tariffs on products from the top five nations that purchase Russian gas and oil.

The top five countries currently importing gas and oil from Russia are Slovakia, Hungary, China, India, and Azerbaijan.

The measure would extend the Iran penalties Act of 1996, which penalizes businesses who invest in Iran's energy sector, until 2031 in addition to the penalties against Russia.

Democrat Richard Blumenthal and Republican Lindsey Graham, who died on July 11, supported the bipartisan legislation.

Leaders from both parties moved with newfound vigor to guaranty the bill's approval and honor the late Senator's legacy as an ally of Ukraine after Graham's unexpected death after a trip to Kyiv.

Darline Graham, the late senator's sister who was appointed to his position following his death, stated, "This bill forces those primary countries keeping Russia's economy afloat to make a simple yet critical choice – a choice between doing business with America or buying cheap Russian energy."

Additionally, it targets Russian President Vladimir Putin, billionaires, and financial institutions in an effort to impose sanctions on Russian politicians and leaders.

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