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The US Senate passed a bill on Friday punishing countries buying Russian energy, aiming to cut off funds for the Ukraine war. The legislation also extends sanctions on Iran's energy sector until 2031, intertwining the economic impact of the Ukraine conflict with existing Middle East tensions.
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