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The House must act to cut Putin’s Arctic gas lifeline

The House must act to cut Putin’s Arctic gas lifeline

Summary

The U.S. Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. This law could let the U.S. stop Russia from using special ships that carry liquefied natural gas from the Yamal peninsula to Europe.

Key Facts

  • The act passed with support from both political parties in the Senate.
  • It targets Russia’s ability to export liquefied natural gas (LNG).
  • Russia exports this LNG from the Yamal peninsula in the Arctic region.
  • The law could block specialized tankers that carry this gas to Europe.
  • Stopping these shipments aims to reduce Russia’s income and influence.
  • The House of Representatives still needs to approve the act for it to become law.
  • The act also includes sanctions on Iran, but the main focus mentioned is Russia’s Arctic gas exports.
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