US Senate approves new Russian sanctions as Kyiv faces deadly strikes

The United States Senate has overwhelmingly passed a new package of sanctions targeting Russia's energy industry, sending the legislation to the House of Representatives for a vote in September. The legislative push coincides with a U.S. intelligence assessment warning that Moscow could launch hybrid operations or a "limited ground incursion" against a NATO ally in the coming years.

On the ground in Ukraine, escalating long-range bombardments continued as overnight Russian missile attacks across several Kyiv districts killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that discussions between Washington and Iranian officials are taking place "right now" amid broader Middle East conflicts.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération, RTBF Info.