Russian lawmakers visit Congress members for first time since war began on March 26th.
For the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, deputies from both chambers visited US congressional representatives in Washington last week to discuss restoring diplomatic relations and addressing sanctions concerns despite ongoing tensions between Moscow and American officials remain engaged through these unprecedented parliamentary exchanges aimed at reopening dialogue channels that have been largely closed for years during this conflict.
Key Points
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1Russian deputies visited members of the U.S. Congress for a historic first since the start of the war.
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2The Russian lawmakers spoke with US representatives about Ukraine and efforts to restore diplomatic relations despite sanctions.
Developments
Perspectives
Russian deputies who traveled to the US spoke about Ukraine and on restoring relations
— [Mar 27, 20:07] Los diputados rusos que viajaron a EE UU hablaron de Ucrania y del restablecimento de relaciones (Elcorreo)Despite sanctions from Washington, Republican congressmen received Russian parliamentarians in the capital of America.
— [Mar 27, 09:03] Trotz US-Sanktionen: Republikanische Kongressabgeordnete empfängt russische Parlamentarier in Washington (Tagesspiegel.de)Russian deputies visited members for a first time since years of the American congress.
— [Mar 27, 05:31] USA: Russische Abgeordneten besuchen erstmals seit Jahren Mitglieder des US-Kongresses(First visit in many months) Russian parliamentarians met with representatives from Washington during their trip to America
— [Mar 26, 24:07] Erstmals wieder russische Parlamentarier im Kongreß (Rss.orf.at)"For the first time since war began" - The Russian deputies visited US congressmen in Washington.
— (First visit) Russiske parlamentariere besøger amerikanske repræsentanter i kongressen