Trump Backs ‘Hellish Sanctions’ Bill on Russia and Iran, Kremlin Warns Ukraine Peace Will Be Harder
A White House official says President Donald Trump plans to sign a sanctions bill that would allow tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil and gas and extend Iran sanctions to 2031. Moscow has branded the move an unfriendly act that will complicate efforts to settle the war in Ukraine.
A new U.S. sanctions package is aimed not only at Russia and Iran but also at countries still buying Russian energy, setting up wider economic and diplomatic fallout.
A White House official told the Wall Street Journal that President Donald Trump plans to sign a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran. The legislation would allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, penalize Russian individuals and entities, and extend existing sanctions on Iran through 2031.
Russian officials have already labeled the bill “hellish sanctions” and the Kremlin has called it an unfriendly action. Moscow argues that if the measures are introduced, they will complicate efforts to find a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
For states that continue to import Russian crude, the prospect of 100% tariffs from Washington means choosing between access to discounted Russian barrels and exposure to U.S. trade measures. For Iran, pushing sanctions out to 2031 signals a long-term confrontation rather than a short policy cycle.
In Washington, the bill gives Trump a way to increase pressure on Russia over Ukraine and on Iran without new deployments of U.S. forces. In Moscow, the plan reinforces a narrative that the United States is committed to permanent economic pressure regardless of developments on the battlefield or in talks.
Any impact on ordinary consumers will come through energy prices. If tariffs deter some buyers from Russian supplies before alternative sources are in place, fuel costs could rise for countries far from Russia’s borders.
The next key indicators will be how Congress finalizes the bill, which countries—if any—are granted exemptions or delays, and whether Russia responds with its own economic or diplomatic countermeasures tied to the Ukraine negotiations.
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- OSINT