1 min readWashingtonSep 19, 2026 05:00 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump (Photo/AP)US President Donald Trump on Friday signed the sweeping Russia sanctions bill into law, the White House said in a statement, paving the way for increased economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.The legislation targets Russia’s energy and defense industries, as well as its “shadow fleet” of tankers that evade existing sanctions, in order to deprive Moscow of funds used to pay for its war with Ukraine.Critics say the legislation, which also levies tariffs on Russia’s biggest trading partners, could herald trouble for other countries as well if they find themselves in Trump’s crosshairs in the future because it also authorizes the president to impose tariffs that could last well beyond his presidency.The bill, now called the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” to honor the South Carolina Republican who died in July, passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday and the Senate last month. Graham, a longtime Russia hawk, was a staunch backer of the legislation. Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramTags:donald trumpAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogWorld News Today Live Updates: Ukrainian capital Kyiv under missile attack, mayor says7 hours agoNEET PG 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: NBEMS likely to issue answer keys this week10 hours agoIndia News Live Updates, 18 September 2026: Hours after Mamata’s support, Congress Nandigram candidate arrested10 hours agoIndia News Live Updates, 15 September 2026 |BRS files breach of privilege notice against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy13 hours agoIndia vs Japan Highlights, Asian Games T20: IND seal semifinal spot in 5 overs16 hours agoAdvertisement