US enacts sweeping Russia sanctions; drone attacks reported across Ukraine and Russia
US President Trump signed legislation imposing new sanctions on Russia and authorizing tariffs on its oil buyers, while drone attacks continued in Ukraine and Russia.
The day on the war
US President Donald Trump has signed a comprehensive sanctions package targeting Russia over its war in Ukraine, days after it passed Congress with bipartisan support. The legislation, known as the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, allows for tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, primarily impacting China and India.
It also imposes sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin, senior officials, oligarchs, Russian banks, and Moscow's energy and defense sectors, including its 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers. Supporters of the bill aim to cut off funding for Russia's war effort and push for negotiations. Concurrently, the US State Department approved a potential $2.68 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defense upgrades.
Along the front
Northern Donetsk Oblast
Development: Russia reportedly withdrew an elite drone unit after sustaining significant losses during 'Operation Vivaldi'.
Source: Ukraine's military
Strikes & the grid
Kharkiv region, Novovodolazka community
What: Russian drone strike hit an electric train at a railway station, setting two carriages on fire.
Toll: One person killed, six injured
Zaporizhzhia
What: Russian drone attack destroyed a shopping complex.
Toll: One person injured
Zhytomyr region
What: Overnight strikes triggered fires at warehouse and production buildings.
Toll: Two people killed, two injured
Chornomorsk port and Odesa region
What: Russian Defense Ministry claimed strikes on Ukrainian ports, vessels, and a Nova Poshta logistics facility near Odesa.
Toll: A bulk carrier hit at Chornomorsk port
Across 14 Russian regions, Crimea, Azov and Black seas
What: Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted and destroyed 629 Ukrainian drones overnight; Moscow Mayor stated over 350 drones targeted the capital, with 64 downed near the city.
Toll: No specific casualties reported, but widespread drone activity claimed
Diplomacy & talks
Russia–Ukraine peace talks. Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Ukraine is unwilling to engage in genuine peace negotiations, asserting that Kyiv is actively taking steps to prevent a diplomatic resolution to the war.
Aid & sanctions
United States
Measure: Sanctions package
Detail: President Trump signed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, allowing tariffs up to 100% on major Russian oil buyers and sanctioning Russian officials, banks, and sectors.
United States
Measure: Military sale approval
Detail: State Department approved a possible $2.68 billion sale to Ukraine for air-defense development upgrades and equipment.
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