Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, both Democrats, joined a letter with eight other senators to the White House, asserting that Congress has the authority to uphold trade restrictions on Russia amidst its invasion of Ukraine. The letter reminded President Donald Trump that bipartisan legislation passed in 2022 requires Russia to withdraw its forces and cease hostilities before trade relations can be normalized or import bans lifted. However, there were reports indicating that the White House was considering easing sanctions on Russia to improve diplomatic relations. The senators warned Trump against attempting to restore normal trade relations or lift the import ban on Russian energy products without Ukraine’s peace demands being met. Trump’s upcoming address to Congress is awaited, with concerns about his stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The senators’ letter emphasized the importance of prioritizing Ukraine’s sovereignty and peace agreements over trade relations with Russia.
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