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Russian Lawmakers to Meet U.S. Congress Amid Sanctions

3/26/2026

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Russian lawmakers will meet with U.S. Congress members in Washington on March 27 to revive dialogue despite sanctions.
The visit is organized by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and includes four Russian lawmakers.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov welcomed discussions as essential to restoring U.S.–Russia relations.
Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy, emphasized dialogue's importance for global stability.
Ukrainian advocacy groups criticized the meeting for legitimizing officials involved in the war.

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Russian lawmakers will meet with U.S. Congress members in Washington on March 27 to revive dialogue despite sanctions.
The visit is organized by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and includes four Russian lawmakers.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov welcomed discussions as essential to restoring U.S.–Russia relations.
Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy, emphasized dialogue's importance for global stability.
Ukrainian advocacy groups criticized the meeting for legitimizing officials involved in the war.