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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Feinberg

Progressive caucus withdraws call for US-Russia talks after backlash

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The Congressional Progressive Caucus has officially renounced its call for the US to directly engage in talks with Russia in hopes of finding a diplomatic solution to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

In a statement, CPC Chair Pramilla Jayapal said the caucus “hereby withdraws” a 24 October letter to President Joe Biden calling for negotiations had been “drafted several months ago” and erroneously released by staff without permission. The Washington state representative said she took full responsibility for the error.

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