In the news: Russian lawmakers invited to Washington amid eased sanctions. Vyacheslav Nikonov, grandson of Molotov, is a Russian political scientist and lawmaker.
Russian lawmakers from the Duma are set to visit Washington for talks with U.S. officials, despite ongoing sanctions. The trip aims to revive dialogue on Ukraine and other issues, with reports of a delegation led by Vyacheslav Nikonov and discussions about a broader U.S.-Russia engagement.