On September 17, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said that Russia believes that the passage of the US sanctions bill against Russia is an unfriendly act. He stressed that once the new US sanctions are implemented, they will complicate efforts to find a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. Russia is watching the relevant situation of the US sanctions bill. The US House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill against Russia and Iran on the 16th local time and sent it to US President Trump for signature. The bill, called the “2026 Lindsey Graham Sanctions Russia and Iran Act,” was previously passed by the Senate in August. According to reports, the bill mainly targets the Russian energy industry and passes measures against major buyers of Russian oil and gas to reduce Russia's revenue from energy exports. Furthermore, in response to Trump's request, the bill also extends sanctions against sources of funding for Iran's arms and energy industry.

On September 17, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said that Russia believes that the passage of the US sanctions bill against Russia is an unfriendly act. He stressed that once the new US sanctions are implemented, they will complicate efforts to find a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. Russia is watching the relevant situation of the US sanctions bill. The US House of Representatives passed a sanctions bill against Russia and Iran on the 16th local time and sent it to US President Trump for signature. The bill, called the “2026 Lindsey Graham Sanctions Russia and Iran Act,” was previously passed by the Senate in August. According to reports, the bill mainly targets the Russian energy industry and passes measures against major buyers of Russian oil and gas to reduce Russia's revenue from energy exports. Furthermore, in response to Trump's request, the bill also extends sanctions against sources of funding for Iran's arms and energy industry.