US Senate Approves New Sanctions Against Russia

The US Senate has approved sanctions against Russia referred to as "apocalyptic" sanctions. After the document is ratified, the measures specified will be sent to the House of Representatives. The sanctions foresee the introduction of tariffs of up to 100 percent on the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. This decision is a continuation of the US's policy against Russia. Factors contributing to this include competition in the energy sector and global security issues.