--- title: "Ukraine to seek new US sanctions on Russian firms" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/ukraine-to-seek-new-us-sanctions-on-russian-firms" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/ukraine-to-seek-new-us-sanctions-on-russian-firms" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/ukraine-to-seek-new-us-sanctions-on-russian-firms.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/ukraine-to-seek-new-us-sanctions-on-russian-firms" category: "Politics" area: "Ukraine" published: "2026-09-30T21:05:12.245Z" source_reported: "2026-09-30T20:36:23.000Z" updated: "2026-09-30T22:15:24.113Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-30T22:15:22.505346+00:00" --- # Ukraine to seek new US sanctions on Russian firms *Kyiv plans to present a list of Russian companies, vessels, and individuals for sanctions under the Graham Act.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to a named diplomat; two independent outlets published full reports. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together; includes quotes and names of affected parties. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Language is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism or loaded adjectives. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Ukraine will present the Trump administration and Congress with a list of Russian companies, vessels, and individuals for sanctions. - The sanctions would be imposed under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, signed into law on September 18. - Ukraine's top priority is Russian firms producing components for Russia's version of Starlink, a satellite internet system. - The US administration has until October 18 to decide on the proposed sanctions. Ukraine is set to present the Trump administration and Congress with a list of Russian companies, vessels, and individuals targeted for US sanctions. This action follows the signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on September 18. A senior Ukrainian diplomat stated that the sanctions are to be presented this week. The US administration faces an October 18 deadline to make decisions on these sanctions. ## Sanctions priorities According to Denys Sienik, the chargé d’affaires at Ukraine’s embassy in Washington, the primary focus for sanctions should be Russian companies manufacturing components for Russia's own satellite internet system, a project Moscow aims to complete by year's end. While the main entity establishing this network is already under US sanctions, the component producers are not. Sienik warned that if Russia completes this satellite constellation, it could gain the ability to attack Ukraine with real-time information, potentially proving devastating, especially with winter approaching. Ukraine also desires access to Starlink services within Russia to target Russian operations. Additionally, Kyiv seeks more stringent measures against vessels suspected of being part of Russia's "ghost fleet," used to evade restrictions on oil sales. Ukraine is also requesting condemnation from the US administration and American industry regarding Russian attacks on American companies operating in Ukraine. ## What the coverage left out None of the left or centre-rated reports mentioned the specific cost or potential economic impact of the proposed sanctions. The right-rated outlets did not carry this story at all. ## Who covered it Shares of the 16 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 44% (7) - Centre: 50% (8) - Right: 6% (1) 3 of 19 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-30T22:15:22.505346+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-30T22:30:31.142Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports led with Ukraine's intention to present a sanctions wish list to the Trump administration and Congress under the Graham Act. These reports included details on Ukraine's priorities, such as Russian companies producing components for Russia's version of Starlink and measures against ships in Russia's "ghost fleet." They also noted the October 18 deadline for the administration's decision and mentioned Ukraine's request for condemnation of Russian attacks on American companies operating in Ukraine. The reports quoted Denys Sienik, the chargé d’affaires at Ukraine’s embassy in Washington, explaining the strategic importance of targeting Starlink component producers and the potential consequences of Russia completing its satellite network. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports also focused on Ukraine's plan to submit a sanctions wish list to the US administration and Congress, citing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. These reports highlighted Ukraine's specific requests, including targeting Russian companies involved in the Starlink project and increasing pressure on vessels in the "ghost fleet." The deadline of October 18 for the US administration's decision was also a prominent detail. The reports mentioned Denys Sienik, Ukraine's chargé d’affaires, as the source for these details, including the warning about the potential impact of Russia's satellite internet system on Ukraine and the desire for access to Starlink within Russia. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 2 - high: 5 - unknown: 3 - veryHigh: 9 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/sep/30/ukraine-present-wish-list-new-russia-sanctions-graham-law) — Ukraine to present 'wish list' for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [The Record](https://troyrecord.com/2026/09/30/ukraine-russia) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/world/11182695/ukraine-to-present-wish-list-for-new-russia-sanctions-under-graham-law.html) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/us-politics/2026/09/ukraine-to-present-wish-list-for-new-russia-sanctions-under-graham-law) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law – WTOP News - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/ukraine-to-present-wish-list-for-new-russia-sanctions-under-graham-law) — Ukraine to present 'wish list' for new Russia sanctions unde - [Newsday](https://newsday.com/news/nation/us-ukraine-russia-sanctions-graham-act-l24174) — Ukraine to present 'wish list' for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [Loonie Politics](https://looniepolitics.com/ukraine-to-present-wish-list-for-new-russia-sanctions-under-graham-law) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/ukraine-to-present-wish-list-for-new-russia-sanctions-under-graham-law) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/russia-ukraine-trump-washington-congress-b3059333.html) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/russia-ukraine-trump-washington-congress-b3059333.html) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [Oskaloosa Herald](https://oskaloosa.com/news/national_news/ukraine-to-present-wish-list-for-new-russia-sanctions-under-graham-law/article_e11abbba-a09e-5ae8-94da-b81ef0b339e3.html) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [The Northern Virginia Daily](https://nvdaily.com/associated_press_national/ukraine-to-present-wish-list-for-new-russia-sanctions-under-graham-law/article_04f4d3e3-ca81-57f9-a78a-c7d6c4175fc0.html) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/politics/2026/09/30/ukraine-to-present-wish-list-for-new-russia-sanctions-under-graham-law) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [abc News](https://abcnews.com/US/wireStory/ukraine-present-list-new-russia-sanctions-graham-law-136900153) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [KXL](https://kxl.com/ukraine-to-present-wish-list-for-new-russia-sanctions-under-graham-law) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/svet/96305319-kyjev-predlozi-trumpovi-novy-zoznam-ukrajina-poziada-o-sankcie-proti-ruskym-firmam-a-jednotlivcom) — Kiev to Present New List to Trump. Ukraine to Request Sanctions Against Russian Companies and Individuals - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/ukraine-to-present-wish-list-for-new-russia-sanctions-under-graham-law/article_f179f8c4-0d89-524e-ae91-22e783ba095b.html) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [WellandTribune.ca](https://wellandtribune.ca/news/world/united-states/ukraine-to-present-wish-list-for-new-russia-sanctions-under-graham-law/article_b22fa826-17a0-5ade-af62-ab8d623bf50e.html) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/09/30/ukraine-to-present-wish-list-for-new-russia-sanctions-under-graham-law) — Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law ## Questions **What is Ukraine asking for in terms of new sanctions?** Ukraine plans to present the US administration and Congress with a list of Russian companies, vessels, and individuals for sanctions. Their top priority is Russian firms producing components for Russia's version of Starlink, a satellite internet system. They also seek tougher measures against ships in Russia's 'ghost fleet' used to circumvent oil sale restrictions. **Under what law would these sanctions be imposed?** The proposed sanctions would be implemented under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which was signed into law on September 18. The US administration has a deadline of October 18 to decide on which entities, if any, will be sanctioned. **What are the potential consequences if Russia completes its satellite system?** According to Denys Sienik, Ukraine's chargé d’affaires, if Russia completes its satellite constellation for its version of Starlink, it could gain the ability to attack Ukraine with real-time information. This could prove devastating in the short term, particularly during the approaching winter. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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