US lawmakers demand Trump maintain sanctions against Russia until 18 October

Appeal to the president on sanctions policy

A group of US lawmakers from both parties sent a letter to US President Donald Trump, warning against a possible relaxation of sanctions restrictions against Russia. House of Representatives members insisted on the need to maintain pressure on Moscow and implement additional measures in accordance with the “Grea

The initiators of the appeal were four members of the US Congress Ukraine Support Group: Marcy Kaptur, Brian Fitzpatrick, Mike Quigley, and Joe Wilson.

Reaction to media reports on possible concessions

This step was the lawmakers’ response to media publications stating that the Trump administration was being offered a deal to exchange Russia’s release of political prisoners for sanctions relief and the resumption of economic cooperation with Moscow.

The legislators categorically condemned such an initiative, stating that any concessions would only embolden the Kremlin.

“While Russia’s full-scale invasion aimed at conquering Ukraine and threatening our European allies continues, the United States must take all necessary measures to stop war criminal Vladimir Putin. Easing sanctions will add courage to Russia and prolong the war,” the letter’s authors emphasised.

Deadlines for implementing the “Grea

In addition to calling for not weakening existing restrictions, the lawmakers demanded that the president approve the sanctions measures provided for by the “Grea

“We look forward to the first round of new sanctions from the administration by 18 October – the first deadline set by the Lindsey O. Grea