# US Congress sabotaged normalization of ties with Russia before midterms, diplomat says

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- TASS, 2026-11-05 15:41 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2213423

> Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the US Congress had openly sabotaged initiatives to normalize bilateral ties with Russia even before the latest midterm elections. She said it was necessary to await the full formation of Congress and the establishment of relevant laws on Russia, while continuing to monitor developments and analyze current events.