U.S. House approves bill on new sanctions against Russia

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to toughen sanctions against Russia and provide additional military aid to Ukraine.

The bill passed by 226 votes to 195.

The legislation provides for regular assessments of Russia’s actions, including whether it continues the war against Ukraine, violates the terms of a peace agreement or fails to negotiate a peace settlement in good faith.

In such cases, the bill would impose additional sanctions on Russian officials, financial institutions, the oil and gas sector, and the coal and mining industries.

It also proposes raising customs duties on Russian goods and services to at least 500%.

The bill would also allocate $300 million in military aid to Ukraine in each of the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years.

The initiative was authored by Gregory Meeks, the ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.