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Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia
Al Jazeera9/17/2026
Russia-Ukraine war Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation assisting Ukraine. Add Al Jazeera on Google Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a televised address in Moscow on September 16, 2026 [Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik via AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and AP Published On 17 Sep 2026 17 Sep 2026 The United States House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia over its continued war in Ukraine.
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