US Senate to ‘Pause’ Russia Sanctions Bill, GOP Leader Says

The US Senate has decided to "pause" the consideration of new sanctions legislation against Russia until after President Donald Trump's planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the Senate's Republican leader. The decision to delay the sanctions bill comes as the Trump administration prepares for the highly anticipated summit between the two leaders. The move suggests a cautious approach by the Senate, as it aims to avoid any potential tensions or disruptions that could arise from the sanctions legislation ahead of the high-level meeting. The article does not provide any further details on the specific reasons behind the "pause" or the potential content of the sanctions legislation. It simply states that the Senate will hold off on considering the new sanctions until after the Trump-Putin meeting, indicating a desire to maintain a diplomatic environment leading up to the event.