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Progressive Democrats urge Biden to seek diplomatic solution on Ukraine

The 30 Democrats, led by Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal, said in a letter to Biden that it was in the interest of the US and Ukraine to avert an extended conflict

President Joe Biden speaks about the latest round of mass shootings, from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 2, 2022. Biden is attempting to increase pressure on Congress to pass stricter gun limits after such efforts fail
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Erik Wasson | Bloomberg
A group of progressive House Democrats urged President Joe Biden on Monday to pursue negotiations with Russia to try to find a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine, marking the first sign of divergence within the party on the administration’s strategy.
The 30 Democrats, led by Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal, said in a letter to Biden that it was in the interest of the US and Ukraine to avert an extended conflict that would increase the risk of a dangerous escalation.

But hours later, after the letter drew criticism from other Democrats, Jayapal issued a statement clarifying that

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