Sep 18, 2026CONTEXT

Trump Signs Sweeping Russia Sanctions Law Targeting Energy, Defense and Shadow Fleet

President Donald Trump signed a major sanctions law intended to increase pressure on Russia's war financing. The law targets Russia's energy and defense sectors and shadow fleet and authorizes additional tariffs on major purchasers of Russian energy.

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Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law
www.reuters.comENSep 18, 2026Other
Congressional Bill H.R. 5334 Signed into Law
www.whitehouse.govENSep 18, 2026Legal document

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