Trump Signs Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill
Moscow has warned that the sanctions legislation could make it harder to reach a peace deal in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
TL;DR
- President Trump signed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia and Iran on September 18.
- The sanctions aim to prevent Russia from funding its war against Ukraine through oil and gas sales.
- Sanctions on Iran are extended as part of an economic strategy to encourage a deal.
- The bill, named the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, targets Russian military, government officials, banks, oligarchs, and energy/arms industries.
- It also includes sanctions on Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to circumvent existing sanctions.