Russia sanctions to remain until Crimea occupation lifted, - Congressman Connolly

Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly told Holos Ameryky, Censor.NET reports.

He said Trump administration supports the Congress in this aspect and offered reassurance that both parties will do their best to retain the stance.

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Connolly is known to be the author of the bill to prohibit the U.S. government from recognizing Russia's annexation of Crimea.