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Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Sept. 1, 2026.
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Washington attempts dealmaking, Moscow sticks with warmaking

by Andrew Chakhoyan

"I can't die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions," Lindsey Graham joked hours before his passing. Nine weeks later, the bill bearing his name became law with the U.S. president's signature. Reflecting the wishes of the American people, Congress placed a very large stick in the hands of the executive: tariffs of up to 100% on the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. It will matter only if Trump swings it. The Senate passed the measure 86-11 and the House 262-159, a rare show of bipa

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Washington attempts dealmaking, Moscow sticks with warmaking

"I can't die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions," Lindsey Graham joked hours before his passing. Nine weeks later, the bill bearing his name became law with the U.S. president's signature. Reflecting the wishes of the American people, Congress placed a very large stick in the hands of the executive: tariffs of up to 100% on the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. It will matter only if Trump swings it. The Senate passed the measure 86-11 and the House 262-159, a rare show of bipa

Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Sept. 1, 2026.

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