Group 1 - The U.S. Senate is considering a new bill that could impose severe tariffs on countries importing energy products from Russia, potentially disrupting global energy markets and increasing prices for all energy products [1][2] - The bill, named the "2025 Sanctions on Russia Act," aims to punish Russia for its refusal to negotiate a ceasefire regarding the ongoing Ukraine conflict, proposing a 500% tariff on all Russian-origin oil, gas, uranium, and petrochemical imports [1][3] - Major U.S. trading partners that import energy from Russia include India, South Korea, and Turkey, which could face similar tariffs on their exports to the U.S. if they continue to engage with Russian energy companies [1][2] Group 2 - Analysts warn that such extensive sanctions could lead to rising energy prices, with Europe likely to feel the most significant impact, but the U.S. would also be affected [2][3] - The current administration's approach has been to implement a price cap on Russian oil rather than outright sanctions, which has not effectively curtailed Russian military funding [2][3] - The ambiguity surrounding the White House's stance on sanctions indicates a preference for a diplomatic resolution before imposing further measures [4][6]