US Congress passes sweeping sanctions and tariff bill targeting Russia
The United States House of Representatives has passed a sweeping sanctions and tariff bill aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia, sending the measure to President Donald Trump after it had already cleared the Senate. Lawmakers voted 262 to 159, with dozens of Democrats joining most Republicans in support. The legislation targets Russia's energy and defence industries, as well as its shadow fleet of tankers used to move oil and gas outside existing sanctions.The bill also authorises Mr Trump to impose tariffs on China, India and other countries linked to Russian oil and gas purchases, making it broader than a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
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UK security adviser says Europe must endure hard winter to keep pressure on Russia
The UK national security adviser has said Europe must be prepared to endure "real hardship" this winter if it wants to maintain economic pressure on Russia. Jonathan Powell made the remarks in Kyiv at the Yalta European Strategy forum, where he argued that sanctions on Moscow are working and should not be eased. He said the current approach of supporting Ukraine while tightening pressure on Russia should continue despite the strain of energy shortages across Europe.Powell said talk of Russian escalation was not a problem but a sign that pressure on President Vladimir Putin was having an effect. He urged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
