Coverage dated September 17, 2026

A sweeping U.S. sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms

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Ukraine believes Russia will only negotiate seriously if the war becomes too costly

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  1. MyNorthwest

    A sweeping US sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms (opens MyNorthwest)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine has long argued that Russia will only negotiate seriously if the cost of continuing the war becomes too high. For Kyiv, punitive sanctions that impose real economic costs on Moscow are a key part of that strategy.

  2. Anchorage Daily News

    Sweeping US sanctions bill offers Ukraine new leverage on Russia, but enforcement looms (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    The bill aims to cut off financial resources President Vladimir Putin relies on; its impact depends on how aggressively the U.S. implements it.

  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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