New Russia sanctions approved – the toughest since Trump took office
The US Congress has voted in favor of a new sanctions package against Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine, according to multiple media reports. The sanctions had previously been approved by the Senate, and in the House of Representatives—where Republicans hold the majority—the vote was 262 to 159.
The proposal is viewed as one of the toughest measures against Russia since Donald Trump assumed the presidency early last year. The sanctions target the energy and defense sectors, as well as President Vladimir Putin and other high-ranking officials.
However, the bill is considered controversial because it effectively grants Trump the authority to impose "secondary" sanctions on countries dependent on Russian gas and oil. Some Democrats opposed the proposal, arguing that it could severely impact US allies.
For the sanctions package to finally take effect, Trump’s signature is required—something he has previously stated he would provide.
Ukrainians may be allowed to stay in Norway permanently
Ukrainians currently in Norway under the existing temporary system may apply for permanent residence, the Norwegian government has announced, according to NRK. To qualify, applicants must earn an annual income of at least 400,000 Norwegian kroner.
When asked what will happen to those who do not meet the requirement, Minister of Labour Kjersti Stenseng replied that the situation is unpredictable and the war is still ongoing.
"None of us knows how long it will continue," says Minister of Labour Kjersti Stenseng.
The US Congress has voted in favor of a new sanctions package against Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine, according to multiple media reports. The sanctions had previously been approved by the Senate, and in the House of Representatives—where Republicans hold the majority—the vote was 262 to 159.
The proposal is viewed as one of the toughest measures against Russia since Donald Trump assumed the presidency early last year. The sanctions target the energy and defense sectors, as well as President Vladimir Putin and other high-ranking officials.
However, the bill is considered controversial because it effectively grants Trump the authority to impose "secondary" sanctions on countries dependent on Russian gas and oil. Some Democrats opposed the proposal, arguing that it could severely impact US allies.
For the sanctions package to finally take effect, Trump’s signature is required—something he has previously stated he would provide.
Ukrainians may be allowed to stay in Norway permanently
Ukrainians currently in Norway under the existing temporary system may apply for permanent residence, the Norwegian government has announced, according to NRK. To qualify, applicants must earn an annual income of at least 400,000 Norwegian kroner.
When asked what will happen to those who do not meet the requirement, Minister of Labour Kjersti Stenseng replied that the situation is unpredictable and the war is still ongoing.
"None of us knows how long it will continue," says Minister of Labour Kjersti Stenseng.
New Russia Sanctions Approved – Toughest Since Trump Took Office
The US Congress has voted in favor of a new package of sanctions against Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine, according to multiple media reports. The sanctions had already been approved by the Senate, and in the House of Representatives—where Republicans hold the majority—the vote was 262 to 159.
The measure is considered one of the toughest against Russia since Donald Trump assumed the presidency early last year. The sanctions target the energy and defense sectors, as well as President Vladimir Putin and other high-ranking officials.
However, the bill is controversial because it effectively grants Trump the authority to impose "secondary" sanctions on countries that rely on Russian gas and oil. Some Democrats opposed the proposal, arguing that it could severely impact US allies.
For the sanctions package to finally take effect, it requires Trump's signature—something he has previously stated he would provide.
The US Congress has voted in favor of a new package of sanctions against Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine, according to multiple media reports. The sanctions had already been approved by the Senate, and in the House of Representatives—where Republicans hold the majority—the vote was 262 to 159.
The measure is considered one of the toughest against Russia since Donald Trump assumed the presidency early last year. The sanctions target the energy and defense sectors, as well as President Vladimir Putin and other high-ranking officials.
However, the bill is controversial because it effectively grants Trump the authority to impose "secondary" sanctions on countries that rely on Russian gas and oil. Some Democrats opposed the proposal, arguing that it could severely impact US allies.
For the sanctions package to finally take effect, it requires Trump's signature—something he has previously stated he would provide.
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