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The Kremlin stated these measures will make peace talks harder.","category":"Politics","area":"Ukraine","publishedAt":"2026-09-17T11:25:28.574Z","sourceReportedAt":"2026-09-17T10:40:43.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-17T11:25:28.574Z","readTime":"3 min read","scores":{"trust":42,"critic":59,"hype":41,"notes":{"trust":"Central claim attributed to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, with multiple outlets corroborating.","critic":"Most sources are digests; only one full report is available for detailed analysis.","hype":"Some headlines use strong language like 'Hellish Sanctions' and 'Unfriendly Actions'."}},"tags":["#USPolitics","#RussiaUkraineWar","#Sanctions","#InternationalRelations","#EnergyPolicy"],"entities":["Dmitry Peskov","US House of Representatives","Russia","Ukraine","Donald Trump","India"],"body":[{"type":"key_takeaways","items":["The US House of Representatives passed a sanctions package targeting Russia's war in Ukraine.","The bill includes potential 100% tariffs on countries purchasing oil from Russia and targets its 'shadow fleet' of tankers.","Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the new sanctions will complicate efforts to find a peace settlement for Ukraine.","India, China, Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan are identified as top countries that could be impacted by the bill."]},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The US House of Representatives has approved a sanctions package aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia due to its war in Ukraine. The bill, which has been sent to President Donald Trump for signature, includes provisions for 100% tariffs on nations that purchase oil from Russia. It also targets Russia's 'shadow fleet' of tankers used to circumvent existing sanctions."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov commented on the sanctions, stating that they fall under the category of unfriendly actions. He warned that the imposition of additional sanctions by the US would complicate efforts to find a peace settlement for Ukraine. Peskov added that Russia is monitoring the progress of the bill."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on tariff percentage"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Hindustan Times reported that the bill warns of 100% tariffs on nations purchasing oil from Russia. It also noted that the bill was initially backed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who had suggested a 500% tariff on nations purchasing Russian oil. 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