The Upper Chamber of the American Congress supported the draft law on banning imports from Russia of any energy. According to the US Senate site, the voting was unanimous: the adoption of the document approved all 100 senators from both parties.
Shortly before that, senators also unanimously supported the deprivation of Russia and Belarus of the status of countries that are the greatest assistance in trade.
In addition, the same bill re-authorizes the sanctions previously introduced by the “Magnitsky law” to combat corruption and against violations of Moscow human rights. Among the document provided by the document – a ban on issuing visas and freezing of assets.