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Senate approves Russia sanctions package backed by late Sen. Graham
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· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The sanctions package passed with strong bipartisan support, with 86 senators voting in favor and 11 against.
The US Senate has approved a package of sanctions against Russia. This legislation is the result of a campaign started by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The goal is to support Ukraine and pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin as the conflict continues.
The sanctions package passed with strong bipartisan support, with 86 senators voting in favor and 11 against. It aims to penalize countries that buy Russian exports, such as oil and gas, in an effort to reduce revenue for the Russian government. Further details on the sanctions package are available from WXYZ Channel 7 news.
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Category: parks Published: August 7, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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