Donald Trump signs new sanctions law targeting Russian energy and defense

US sanctions Russian oil energy tariffs Ukraine war shadow fleet

President Donald Trump has signed a new legislative package imposing broad sanctions on Russia to curb the funding of its war in Ukraine. The law targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, as well as high-ranking officials, including Vladimir Putin.

A central component of the legislation grants the U.S. president the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest importers of Russian oil and gas. This measure specifically threatens major buyers such as China and India. The law also targets Russia's 'shadow fleet' of tankers used to circumvent existing Western sanctions and includes measures against foreign entities supporting the Russian military.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the law as a powerful tool to force Russia toward peace. Conversely, the Kremlin described the move as 'unfriendly' and warned it could complicate peace negotiations. While the law passed with bipartisan support in Congress, it has caused division within the Democratic Party regarding the expansion of presidential trade powers. China's Ministry of Commerce stated it reserves the right to take necessary measures to protect its interests, while India indicated it will continue to purchase oil from diverse sources.

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Andrii Sybiha · Donald Trump · Russia · United States · Vladimir Putin · Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the law, stating the aggressor will pay a heavy price. news.yam.md
[● 3 SOURCES] India indicated it will continue to purchase oil from diverse sources. alfajertv.com · adevarul.ro · nra.lv
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the law as a powerful tool to stop the war and force Russia toward peace. alfajertv.com
[● 6 SOURCES] President Donald Trump signed a law authorizing new sanctions against Russia. www.alborsaanews.com · alfajertv.com · adevarul.ro · news.yam.md · nuevolaredo.tv · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The sanctions target Russia's energy and defense sectors, as well as high-ranking officials including Vladimir Putin. alfajertv.com · adevarul.ro · nra.lv
[● 5 SOURCES] The legislation allows the U.S. president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas. alfajertv.com · adevarul.ro · www.alborsaanews.com · nuevolaredo.tv · nra.lv
[○ 1 SOURCE] China's Ministry of Commerce stated it reserves the right to take necessary measures to protect its interests and sovereignty. adevarul.ro
[● 3 SOURCES] The legislation includes measures against Russia's shadow fleet of tankers used to bypass Western sanctions. alfajertv.com · adevarul.ro · nra.lv