--- title: "US House passes Russia sanctions targeting oil purchases" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/us-house-passes-russia-sanctions-targeting-oil-purchases" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/us-house-passes-russia-sanctions-targeting-oil-purchases" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/us-house-passes-russia-sanctions-targeting-oil-purchases.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/us-house-passes-russia-sanctions-targeting-oil-purchases" category: "Politics" area: "Ukraine" published: "2026-09-17T11:25:28.574Z" source_reported: "2026-09-17T10:40:43.000Z" updated: "2026-09-17T11:25:28.574Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 59 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-17T11:15:12.257028+00:00" --- # US House passes Russia sanctions targeting oil purchases *Kremlin warns new measures will complicate efforts to find a peace settlement for Ukraine.* **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 Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, with multiple outlets corroborating. - Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. Most sources are digests; only one full report is available for detailed analysis. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Some headlines use strong language like 'Hellish Sanctions' and 'Unfriendly Actions'. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - 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. 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. 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. ## Disagreement on tariff percentage 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. None of the other reports mention a specific tariff percentage or Senator Graham's suggestion. ## What the coverage left out None of the reports printed below mention the vote count in the US House of Representatives for the sanctions package, which was 262-159 according to the Hindustan Times report. The Hindustan Times also mentioned that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Kyiv and Moscow in September as part of an attempt to revive peace talks, a detail not present in the other reports. ## Who covered it Shares of the 10 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 40% (4) - Right: 60% (6) 6 of 16 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-17T11:15:12.257028+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-17T12:00:23.009Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports focused on the Kremlin's reaction to the US sanctions package. They highlighted that Russia views the sanctions as an unfriendly action that will make peace talks more difficult. These reports noted the US House of Representatives passing the bill and the potential impact on countries like India, China, Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan. ### Right - Right-rated reports also centred on the Kremlin's warning that new US sanctions would complicate peace efforts in Ukraine. They quoted Dmitry Peskov calling the measures 'hostile actions' and noted the bill's target of Russian hydrocarbon exports and its customers. Some reports mentioned the bill's potential impact on countries trading with Moscow. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. 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: 5 - high: 4 - unknown: 6 - veryHigh: 1 ## 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 - [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/samenleving/rusland-nieuwe-sancties-vs-maken-vredesdeal-oekraine-lastiger) — Russia: New US Sanctions Make Ukraine Peace Deal More Difficult - [dagelijksestandaard.nl](https://dagelijksestandaard.nl/nieuws/rusland-nieuwe-sancties-vs-maken-vredesdeal-oekraine-lastiger) — Russia: New US Sanctions Make Ukraine Peace Deal More Difficult - [rador.ro](https://rador.ro/2026/09/17/kremlinul-spune-ca-noile-sanctiuni-americane-ar-ingreuna-obtinerea-unui-acord-de-pace-in-ucraina) — The Kremlin Says the New American Sanctions Would Make It Difficult to Reach a Peace Agreement in Ukraine. - [Unknown](https://glavcom.ua/world/world-politics/kreml-zrobiv-zajavu-pro-perehovori-pislja-ukhvalennja-pekelnikh-sanktsij-ssha-1143506.html) — The Kremlin Made a Statement About the Talks After the Adoption of the “Hellish Sanctions” of the United States - [Republic World](https://republicworld.com/world-news/unfriendly-actions-russia-warns-new-us-sanctions-will-complicate-ukraine-peace-efforts-2026-09-17-137161) — 'Unfriendly Actions': Russia Warns New US Sanctions Will 'Complicate' Ukraine Peace Efforts - [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-says-new-us-sanctions-if-signed-by-trump-would-make-ukraine-peace-deal-harder) — Russia says new US sanctions, if signed by Trump, would make Ukraine peace deal harder - [15min.lt](https://15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/pasaulis/kremlius-jav-sankcijos-apsunkina-pastangas-pasiekti-taika-ukrainoje-57-2765988) — US Adopts Sanctions Package Against Russia — Kremlin Statement - [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/09/17/cremlino-le-sanzioni-usa-rendono-piu-difficile-la-pace-in-ucraina_66ff0bf7-b76f-4c36-810a-899237ecb6e3.html) — Kremlin, 'US Sanctions Make Peace in Ukraine More Difficult' - [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/232580_kremlino-oi-amerikanikes-kyroseis-dysherainoyn-tin-eirini-stin-oykrania) — Kremlin: New US Sanctions Make Peace in Ukraine Difficult - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/europe/russia-says-new-us-sanctions-if-signed-by-trump-would-make-ukraine-peace-deal-2026-09-17) — Russia says new US sanctions, if signed by Trump, would make Ukraine peace deal harder - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-sanctions-on-russian-oil-100-tariff-to-make-reaching-ukraine-deal-harder-warns-kremlin-101789639373693.html) — US sanctions on Russian oil, 100% tariff to make reaching Ukraine deal 'harder', warns Kremlin - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/9f585ce97ab16c2f) — Kremlin: US sanctions will hinder Ukraine talks - [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/international/guerre-en-ukraine-le-kremlin-juge-les-nouvelles-sanctions-americaines-prejudiciables-aux-efforts-de-paix-20260917) — War in Ukraine: Kremlin Finds New US Sanctions Detrimental to Peace Efforts - [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/17/1452329.html) — Peskov: New US Sanctions Will Complicate the Peace Settlement in Ukraine - [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4017430/kremlino-oi-nees-amerikanikes-kuroseis-tha-duskolepsoun-tin-epiteuxi-sumfonias-eirinis-gia-tin-oukrania) — Kremlin: New US Sanctions Will Make It Difficult to Reach a Peace Deal for Ukraine - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/russia/1116648) — The Kremlin Believes that the US "Had Sanctions" Will Complicate the Settlement in Ukraine ## Questions **What is the US House of Representatives doing regarding Russia?** The US House of Representatives has passed a sanctions package aimed at Russia due to its war in Ukraine. This bill includes measures such as potential 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and targets Russia's 'shadow fleet' of tankers. **How has Russia responded to the new US sanctions?** Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the new US sanctions are considered 'unfriendly actions' and will complicate efforts to find a peace settlement for Ukraine. Russia is monitoring the progress of the bill. **Which countries could be impacted by these sanctions?** According to the reports, India, China, Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan are identified as the top countries that could be impacted by the new US sanctions due to their trade with Russia. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/us-house-passes-russia-sanctions-targeting-oil-purchases. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "US House passes Russia sanctions targeting oil purchases", https://mediabias.news/politics/us-house-passes-russia-sanctions-targeting-oil-purchases