US House passes Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump

The US House of Representatives passed broad sanctions on Russian officials and the Russian economy, forwarding the bill to President Donald Trump for signature.

• The House approved the measure 262-159, following Senate passage on 7 August.
• The legislation authorizes tariffs of 100% on the largest importers of Russian oil and gas and 500% on all Russian imports to the US.
• The bill sanctions Russian officials and banks, targets the "shadow fleet" of oil tankers moving Russian energy, and tightens restrictions on Iran.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed for the bill, appealing directly to senators before their vote last month.
• India, which sourced 30.3% of its crude imports from Russia in fiscal 2026, now faces US tariffs of up to 100% on those purchases.
• India's foreign ministry said it remains committed to diversifying energy sources and will take all necessary measures to protect its commercial and economic interests.
• China criticized the legislation as lacking a basis in international law, the ministry said.
• The bill explicitly targets Russian President Vladimir Putin personally.
• The legislation also adds sanctions covering Russia's defense sector.