‘Unfriendly action’: Russia blasts US sanctions bill, warns of fallout for Ukraine war
The Kremlin condemned the US House of Representatives' passage of a sanctions bill targeting Russia, labeling it an 'unfriendly' action. The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 passed with a vote of 262-159. Russia warned that further sanctions could hinder peace negotiations in Ukraine, while India pledged to protect its economic interests.