Summary
A visit to Capitol Hill by Russian MPs, who are under U.S. sanctions, has drawn criticism from Ukrainian advocacy groups and some U.S. lawmakers. The meeting was organized by Representative Anna Paulina Luna and aimed to discuss peace and relations between the U.S. and Russia. Some U.S. lawmakers and groups have criticized the meeting, citing Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine.
Key Facts
- Sanctioned Russian MPs visited Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
- Representative Anna Paulina Luna organized the meeting, aiming to discuss peace and U.S.-Russia relations.
- The meeting included five Russian MPs and five U.S. congress members.
- Ukrainian groups and some current and former U.S. lawmakers condemned the meeting.
- The Russian delegation included the Russian Ambassador to the U.S. and MPs from various Russian political parties.
- Critics argue the meeting could normalize behavior seen as aggression towards Ukraine.
