US Senators Approve Hell Sanctions Bill. This was the first movement of one of the toughest packages of anti-Russian measures in the past year and a half, the BBC reports..

17 senators voted for the document, but five were against. This does not mean that sanctions will be automatically taken.. Further, the bill will have to consider the full Senate. At this stage, adjustments can be made to it..

In particular, the document proposes toughening sanctions against Russia's public debt to the United States. It is also proposed to introduce sanctions against investors in Russian projects for the production of liquefied natural gas outside Russia. In addition, the document introduces restrictions on 24 FSB officers who are involved in the incident with the capture of Ukrainian sailors in the Kerch Strait, as well as politicians, oligarchs and other persons contributing to illegal and corruption activities in Russia.