What does Preamble of Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 do?

This bill addresses actions by the Russian Federation related to Ukraine. It proposes sanctions and other measures if the Russian Federation refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine. The bill also addresses violations of any peace agreement or initiation of another military invasion of Ukraine.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used within the title. “Account,” “correspondent account,” and “payable-through account” are defined by reference to section 5318A of title 31, United States Code. “Adequate maritime insurance” requires verified documentation and audited financial statements, excluding insurance from Russian entities. “Armed Forces of the Russian Federation” includes a comprehensive list of Russian military and intelligence entities, as well as successor entities or proxies. “Blocked property” refers to property blocked under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. “Critical infrastructure,” with respect to Ukraine, is defined as systems vital to Ukraine whose destruction would have catastrophic effects. “Critical infrastructure” includes assets in nineteen sectors, ranging from biotechnology to transportation systems. “Foreign person” is defined as an individual or entity that is not a United States person. “Military invasion” encompasses a wide range of offensive actions, including cyber attacks against critical infrastructure. “Russian person” includes citizens or entities connected to the Russian Federation. “United States person” includes U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and entities organized under U.S. laws.

What does IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS ON CERTAIN PERSONS AFFILIATED WITH OR of Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 do?

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What does IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO FINANCIAL of Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines the imposition of sanctions on financial institutions affiliated with the Russian government. The President must impose sanctions within 30 days of the Act's enactment on the Central Bank of Russia and its subsidiaries. Specific sanctions must be applied to Sberbank, VTB Bank, Gazprombank, and other Russian-owned financial institutions. Sanctions are also required for foreign financial institutions knowingly facilitating transactions for sanctioned individuals or entities. The President must review and potentially impose sanctions every 180 days thereafter. United States persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with the sanctioned financial institutions 30 days after enactment. The Secretary of the Treasury can make exceptions for foreign financial institutions if sanctions are deemed inconsistent with U.S. economic or foreign policy interests. Sanctions include blocking property, CAATSA sanctions, and restrictions on correspondent accounts. Financial institutions holding immobilized Russian sovereign assets are not required to return interest earned on those assets. Sanctions do not apply to payments on loans to Ukraine serviced and repaid with proceeds from immobilized Russian sovereign assets.

What does IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO OTHER ENTITIES OWNED of Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the President to review entities potentially linked to the Russian Federation government. The President must conduct these reviews within 30 days of the Act's enactment and every 180 days thereafter. Entities are reviewed based on potential controlling or majority ownership by the Russian Federation or affiliation with the government. If the President determines an entity meets the criteria, they must impose sanctions. Sanctions involve blocking and prohibiting transactions in property and interests in property of the identified entity. The President's authority to impose these sanctions is derived from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

What does PROHIBITION ON TRANSFERS OF FUNDS INVOLVING THE RUSSIAN of Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits depository institutions and brokers or dealers from processing transfers of funds to or from the Government of the Russian Federation or for the direct or indirect benefit of Russian government officials. The prohibition takes effect 30 days after the enactment of this Act. An exception to the prohibition exists for transfers arising from transactions authorized by a specific or general license.

What does PROHIBITION ON LISTING OR TRADING OF RUSSIAN ENTITIES ON of Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits the trading of securities of certain Russian entities on national securities exchanges. The prohibition must be implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission within 30 days of the Act's enactment. The entities affected include officials affiliated with the Russian government, entities with controlling or majority ownership by the Russian government, and entities otherwise affiliated with the Russian government. The terms 'issuer' and 'security' are defined by section 3(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. A 'national securities exchange' is defined as an exchange registered under section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

What does PROHIBITION ON INVESTMENTS BY UNITED STATES PERSONS IN THE of Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits new investments in the Russian Federation by United States persons, regardless of location. It restricts the exportation, reexportation, sale, or supply of services from the United States, or by United States persons, to individuals in the Russian Federation, as categorized by the Secretary of the Treasury in consultation with the Secretary of State. United States persons are also prohibited from approving, financing, facilitating, or guaranteeing transactions by foreign persons if those transactions would be prohibited if performed by a United States person or within the United States.

What does PROHIBITION ON ENERGY EXPORTS TO, AND INVESTMENTS IN ENERGY of Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits new investments by United States persons in the energy sector of the Russian Federation. It also prohibits the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of energy or energy products produced in the United States to the Russian Federation. These prohibitions take effect 30 days after the Act's enactment. The terms 'export,' 'in-country transfer,' and 'reexport' are defined by section 1742 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The President is required to impose sanctions under section 102(e) on foreign persons who support the Russian energy sector's production.

What does PROHIBITION ON PURCHASES OF SOVEREIGN DEBT OF THE RUSSIAN of Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits United States persons from purchasing sovereign debt of the Government of the Russian Federation. The prohibition takes effect upon the enactment of this Act. The prohibition includes United States financial institutions.