US Senate advances Lindsey Graham's bipartisan bill to toughen sanctions on Russia, Iran

The US Senate advanced a bipartisan bill by the late Senator Lindsey Graham with a vote of 86 to 12. The bill strengthens sanctions against Russia and Iran. The vote came hours after a moment of silence in memory of Graham and immediately following a closed meeting with Zelenskyy, who observed the procedure from the chamber. The bill introduces 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, targets the 'shadow fleet' of tankers, and extends US sanctions against Iran.