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Aiming at Russia, Hitting Allies
Congressional efforts to punish Vladimir Putin threaten ties with India.
The S-400 on parade.
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For months now, U.S. congressional leaders have been pressing President Donald Trump to impose biting sanctions on Russia for its meddling in Ukraine, Syria, the 2016 U.S. elections and, most recently, the U.K. In frustration, legislators have sought to act unilaterally where they can. Their efforts now threaten critical U.S. allies and partners -- India chief among them.