U.S. Senate advances bipartisan Russia-Iran sanctions bill after Lindsey Graham funeral

What did the Senate vote do?

It was a procedural vote to advance the bill, not final passage. The 86-12 cloture vote opened the way for Senate debate and amendments before any final Senate vote. Українська …,News18,News18

What does the bill target?

The measure targets Russia’s energy revenue by authorizing penalties on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, and it also adds or extends sanctions tied to Iran’s energy and weapons sectors. NYT,News18,India Today

Why are India and China being mentioned in coverage of the bill?

Several reports say the bill could affect countries that continue buying large volumes of Russian energy, with India and China cited as examples of countries that could face tariffs or other penalties if the measure becomes law and is used by the president. News18,News18,Rediff.com India Lt…