Russia & United States — United States Senate
13 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026
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International
Russia: Target of the sanctions; faces reduced energy revenues.
United States — United States Senate: Passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, authorizing tariffs and sanctions.
Jul 10, 2026 · 311 articles
International
Russia: Russia is the target of the sanctions and tariffs, aimed at reducing its energy revenues. The bill could further isolate its economy.
United States — United States Senate: The Senate passed the bill with strong bipartisan support, authorizing potential tariffs. Its action is a key step in the legislative process.
Aug 11, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Russia: Russia is the target of the US Senate sanctions bill, which aims to restrict its energy revenues. India's continued purchases of Russian oil could lead to tariffs, affecting Russia's export market.
United States — United States Senate: Passed the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, authorizing tariffs on Russian oil buyers and sanctions on Russia and Iran. This legislation is a key driver of the current tensions.
Aug 08, 2026 · 43 articles
Domestic
Russia: The Senate passed a sweeping sanctions package against Russia to aid Ukraine, increasing economic pressure on Russia.
United States — United States Senate: The Senate was the central arena for the standoff, ultimately adjourning without passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. It did confirm Todd Blanche, pass Russian sanctions, and approve a funding bill.
Aug 08, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Russia: Subject of sanctions and peace talks; continues war but faces increased Ukrainian strikes and international pressure.
United States — United States Senate: Advanced Russia sanctions bill, a key legislative action affecting Russia and global trade.
Jul 27, 2026 · 119 articles
International
Russia: Russia's oil exports are the target of the US Senate bill, which could affect India's energy imports and trade relations.
United States — United States Senate: Passed a bill allowing tariffs on Russian oil buyers, including India, creating uncertainty for India's trade and energy costs.
Aug 13, 2026 · 13 articles
Domestic
Russia: Graham's death may reduce momentum for new sanctions, but his bill could still pass.
United States — United States Senate: Loses a senior member; Republican majority narrows to 51-47 until replacement is appointed.
Jul 11, 2026 · 362 articles
Domestic
Russia: The Senate advanced a sanctions package against Russia as a final gesture for Graham.
United States — United States Senate: Graham's death reduces Republican majority temporarily; special election will determine successor.
Jul 12, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Russia: Russia was among countries India increased oil purchases from during the crisis.
United States — United States Senate: The Senate blocked similar measures, showing divided support for the war.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Russia: Russia was cited as a long-term threat, with NATO increasing defense spending and supporting Ukraine. The Kremlin watched the summit closely but remained defiant.
United States — United States Senate: Bipartisan delegation attended summit to counter Trump's caustic attitude toward NATO.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
Russia: Allegedly assisting Iran with targeting information or drone technology, according to US intelligence sources.
United States — United States Senate: Blocked a separate measure to halt the war.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
Domestic
Russia: Trump mentioned Russia briefly, but the focus is on China.
United States — United States Senate: The Senate is a key battleground for the SAVE Act and midterm control.
Jul 17, 2026 · 46 articles
International
United States — United States Senate: The United States — United States Senate limousine was Vladimir Putin's official car in China, which he shared with Narendra Modi in a previous diplomatic gesture.
Dec 04, 2025 · 9 articles
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