Event Brief
US Congress passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill
By The BriefBrief · Sources (20)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 17, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Summary: The US Congress approved a sweeping Russia sanctions bill and sent it to President Donald Trump for final approval. The measure is intended to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
WHO: US Congress
WHAT: Approved a sweeping Russia sanctions bill and sent it to President Donald Trump for final approval
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The bill is aimed at increasing pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)
Sources (20):
Africa News,
Al Jazeera,
Bloomberg,
Brussels Signal,
CBS News,
CNBC Top News,
Deutsche Welle,
Euronews,
Financial Times,
France 24,
Global News Canada,
Japan Times,
NBC News,
NPR,
New York Times,
PBS NewsHour,
Politico Europe,
South China Morning Post,
Straits Times,
The Hindu
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