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More Republicans break with Trump on Russia sanctions
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Key Points:
- Two Republican lawmakers, Sen. Katie Britt and Rep. Ashley Hinson, are urging President Trump to impose sanctions on Russia using a bipartisan law, opposing his decision to waive them.
- Britt emphasized the need to increase economic pressure on Russia to compel President Putin to negotiate, stating Russia is at its weakest point in the war.
- Hinson expressed skepticism about further deals with Russia and indicated she might discuss the sanctions issue while campaigning with Trump.
- The White House defended Trump's waiver of sanctions, saying enforcement could hinder ongoing peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, but maintained the president can reinstate sanctions if deemed necessary.
