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New anti-Russian sanctions ready, need to be approved by Congress, Trump — envoy

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US-Russia Sanctions Policy

US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg stated that a new package of anti-Russian sanctions, titled the Russian Sanctions Act 2025, is ready but requires congressional and presidential approval. The proposed bill, initiated by Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, suggests secondary sanctions, including tariffs up to 500%, on goods from countries trading with Russia. The article also notes a previous report citing that Trump indicated no intention to impose sanctions after a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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8 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“A new package of anti-Russian sanctions, including restrictions against third states, is ready, but still requires congressional and presidential approval, US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg said.”
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The claim is reported by web search results citing Keith Kellogg's statements regarding sanctions needing approval. However, the provided evidence does not contain two or more independent news sources reporting this specific combination of details (new package, third-state restrictions, and the need for approval). The evidence points to Kellogg discussing sanctions generally, but not this specific package's readiness status across multiple sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Purcell Coale (born December 21, 1946) is an American lawyer who has served as the United States special envoy to Belarus since November 2025 and the deputy United States special envoy for Ukrain…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Coale
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joseph Keith Kellogg Jr. (born May 12, 1944) is an American diplomat and retired lieutenant general in the United States Army. He previously served as the national security advisor to Vice President M…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Kellogg
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There have been several rounds of peace talks to end the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war since it began with Russia's invasion in February 2022. Russia's president Vladimir Putin seeks recognition of all …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_negotiations_in_the_Russ…
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“When asked by Fox News whether a new round of anti-Russian sanctions has already been drafted and ready, he replied: "I talked to [Senator] Lindsey Graham this last weekend, and I believe they are ready to go. They are called the Russian Sanctions Act 2025, and I think he's got them set and ready to drop. And they're pretty onerous."”
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This claim quotes a specific statement made by Keith Kellogg regarding the 'Russian Sanctions Act 2025.' This specific detail is only present in the web search results provided, and there are no corroborating reports from other independent news organizations or authoritative sources confirming this exact quote and bill name.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Interstate relations between the United States and Belarus began in 1991 upon the dissolution of the Soviet Union, of which Belarus had been a part. However, the relations have turned negative due to…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarus–United_States_relation…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There have been several rounds of peace talks to end the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war since it began with Russia's invasion in February 2022. Russia's president Vladimir Putin seeks recognition of all …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_negotiations_in_the_Russ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States has supported Ukraine during the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, was condemned by the Biden administration, which provided…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_and_the_Russian_…
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“He emphasized that the restrictions are aimed primarily at Russian oil exports.”
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Multiple web search results discuss sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, specifically mentioning oil. One result notes that 'New energy sector determination targets Russia's primary revenue source with sanctions against Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas,' and another mentions 'any countries or companies worldwide that continue doing business with the oil giants risk secondary sanctions.' This indicates a focus on oil exports.
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web search NEUTRAL — New energy sector determination targets Russia's primary revenue source withsanctionsagainst Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, more than 180 vessels, and dozens ofoiltraders, oilfield service providers…
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2777
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web search NEUTRAL — More significantly, any countries or companies worldwide that continue doing business with theoilgiants risk secondarysanctions. Under Biden, the US-blacklisted Surgutneftegaz and Gazprom Neft, Russia…
https://cepa.org/article/us-oil-sanctions-on-russia-progress…
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web search NEUTRAL — U.S. agenciesprimarilyresponsible for implementingsanctionsandexportcontrols on Russia have not established clearly defined objectives linked to measurable outcomes with targets for their activities.
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-25-107079
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“The above-mentioned draft was unveiled in mid-April by a bipartisan group of US Congress members.”
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While Wikipedia entries exist regarding the U.S. Congress, there is no evidence provided in the search results or cross-references detailing that a specific draft sanctions bill was unveiled in 'mid-April' by a bipartisan group.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States. It is a bicameral legislature, including a lower body, the U.S. House of Representatives, and an up…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Congress
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Library of Congress (LC or sometimes LOC) is a research library in Washington, D.C., serving as the library and research service for the United States Congress and the de facto national library of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Squad is an informal progressive and left-wing faction of the Democratic Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. Members of the Squad are all members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squad_(U.S._Congress)
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“The bill, initiated by US Senators Lindsey Graham (Republican of South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (Democrat of Connecticut), provides for secondary sanctions on Russia’s trading partners.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm that a bill was initiated by US Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal providing for secondary sanctions on Russia’s trading partners.
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“The document proposes import tariffs of up to 500% on goods from countries that purchase Russian oil, gas, uranium and other goods.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries detailing a proposal for import tariffs of up to 500% on goods from countries purchasing Russian oil, gas, or uranium.
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“Axios reported on May 20, citing sources, that after a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump told European leaders and Vladimir Zelensky that he did not intend to impose sanctions against Russia because, in his opinion, Moscow was serious about the Ukrainian settlement.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries regarding Axios reporting on May 20 that Trump stated he would not impose sanctions after a call with Putin.
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“The Putin-Trump call took place on May 19.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries confirming that the call between Putin and Trump took place on May 19.
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