Donald Trump signs legislation imposing new sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine

In the United States, President Donald Trump signed a bill on September 18, 2026, that imposes new sanctions on Russia due to its ongoing war in Ukraine. The legislation targets Russia's energy and defense sectors and allows for tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the bill, emphasizing its importance in countering Russian aggression.