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- U.S. Senators, including seven Republicans, wrote President Donald Trump urging rescission of Putin’s G20 invitation.
- They said Putin’s presence would legitimize a sanctioned leader amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and security concerns.
- Signatories included Senators Mitch McConnell (KY), John Cornyn (TX) and Roger Wicker (MS).
- Letter cited the Russia-Iran sanctions bill named for Senator Lindsey Graham, tightening sanctions on Russia.
- Senators warned that sanctioned Russian officials have attended U.S. meetings.
