Reuters' Richard Cowan writes that the US may escalate pressure on Russia after the 3/11 midterm elections, as disagreements over Russia policy grow in Congress, including among Republicans. Trump has eased some economic pressure, allowing Russian diesel exports and temporarily waiving some sanctions on officials, banks and firms, in hopes of bringing Putin back to talks on ending the Ukraine conflict. On 15/10, 17 Democrats and 5 Republicans in the House urged full enforcement of sanctions passed in September, and House Speaker Mike Johnson voiced concern about unintended consequences of pausing new sanctions. If Democrats win control of one or both chambers, they could more easily push Ukraine aid and seek to restore eased sanctions, though overriding a presidential veto requires two-thirds of lawmakers in both chambers. Reuters says the extent of US confrontation with Russia depends on the election results, the balance in Congress and the White House's next moves.
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