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Senators Demand Answers on Sanctioned Russian Lawmakers' Visit

4/5/2026

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A group of U.S. senators led by Roger Wicker and Jeanne Shaheen demanded answers from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration about a visit by sanctioned Russian lawmakers to Washington.
The delegation, organized by Representative Anna Paulina Luna, included Russian State Duma members accused of harming U.S. interests.
They asked for details on the legal justification for the visit.
The move comes amid ongoing tensions over the war in Ukraine.

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A group of U.S. senators led by Roger Wicker and Jeanne Shaheen demanded answers from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration about a visit by sanctioned Russian lawmakers to Washington.
The delegation, organized by Representative Anna Paulina Luna, included Russian State Duma members accused of harming U.S. interests.
They asked for details on the legal justification for the visit.
The move comes amid ongoing tensions over the war in Ukraine.