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Senate Approves Bills to Sanction Russia Over Ukraine War

10/24/2025

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On October 22, 2025, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved three bills to hold Russia accountable for its war on Ukraine.
The measures repurpose $5 billion in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, sanction entities aiding Russia, and designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Prospects depend on U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance, who recently sanctioned two major Russian energy companies after resisting stronger actions.

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Story summary

On October 22, 2025, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved three bills to hold Russia accountable for its war on Ukraine.
The measures repurpose $5 billion in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, sanction entities aiding Russia, and designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Prospects depend on U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance, who recently sanctioned two major Russian energy companies after resisting stronger actions.