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Is the U.S. going to impose new sanctions on Russia

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The U.S. Senate is moving closer to imposing new, tougher sanctions on Russia, with bipartisan support and tentative backing from President Trump. Senate leaders expect a sanctions bill to be considered soon, aiming for passage before August. Secretary of State Rubio also confirmed new sanctions remain a real option, though no final commitment has been made.

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Rubio: New Russia sanctions a ‘real option’
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CNN
13 hours ago
Rubio: New Russia sanctions a ‘real option’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says new U.S. sanctions on Russia remain a 'real option,' though no commitments have been made.

Trump, members of Congress backing Russian sanctions
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Scripps News
1 day ago
Trump, members of Congress backing Russian sanctions

Momentum is building in the Senate, with both Republicans and Democrats supporting a bill to impose new, difficult sanctions on Russia.

Trump, members of Congress backing Russian sanctions
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Scripps News
1 day ago
Trump, members of Congress backing Russian sanctions

Senator Lindsey Graham says July is expected to be the month for 'bone-crushing sanctions' on Putin, with the Senate close to adopting them.

Trump, members of Congress backing Russian sanctions
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Scripps News
1 day ago
Trump, members of Congress backing Russian sanctions

Senate Majority Leader John Thune believes Russian sanctions could be taken up before August, with the goal of passing a law soon.

Russia launches record attack on Ukraine after Trump weapons pledge
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Reuters
2 days ago
Russia launches record attack on Ukraine after Trump weapons pledge

Trump says he is considering supporting a Senate bill that would impose steep sanctions on Russia, including 500% tariffs on nations buying Russian exports.

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