United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs
The United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs is a standing committee of the U.S. House of Representatives with jurisdiction over foreign aid, international relations, and the State Department. It is one of the oldest committees in Congress and is currently chaired by a Republican. The committee holds hearings and drafts legislation on sanctions, arms sales, and U.S. engagement abroad.
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Pavel says US-Russian diesel deal relieved pressure on Moscow and may have cost a ceasefire
Czech President Petr Pavel said a US agreement allowing Russia to supply diesel fuel to the United States weakened sanctions pressure and deprived Moscow of a ceasefire that had been close. He called the deal a mistake that could let Russia bypass Europe and Ukraine, while urging greater European involvement in peace negotiations.