The US Senate has voted to pass a bill aimed at tightening American sanctions against Russia and Iran. The session was broadcast live on the upper house's website.
The initiative passed with 86 senators voting in favor and 11 opposed. The House of Representatives is expected to review the legislation in September, where some lawmakers may voice opposition due to the proposed tariff increases.
On Friday, senators rejected an amendment that would have stripped the US President of the authority to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian oil or gas. The vote was held just before lawmakers left Washington for a five-week summer recess.
Earlier, the Responsible Statecraft portal suggested that US sanctions against Russia could ultimately harm Washington more than Moscow, leaving the US to face economic uncertainty and a loss of global influence.
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