Trump signs bill authorising sweeping Russia sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a bill authorizing new sanctions against Russia due to its war in Ukraine. The legislation, approved by Congress, targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, as well as officials like Vladimir Putin. It also allows for tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, potentially affecting China and India. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the legislation as a powerful tool to end the war.