Russia Says US Infighting on Sessions Hampers Mending Ties

Russia Says US Infighting on Sessions Hampers Mending Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint press conference with his Kyrgyz counterpart following their meeting at the Ala-Archa state residence in Bishkek on Feb. 28, 2017. VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO/AFP/Getty Images
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MOSCOW—As the drama over Attorney General Jeff Sessions plays out in Washington, the Kremlin is watching with a mixture of frustration and regret how the uproar is blocking progress on pressing issues on the U.S.-Russian agenda.

Despite the dashed hopes for a quick thaw, however, Moscow is voicing its readiness to wait as long as it takes.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Washington on March 2, 2017. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Washington on March 2, 2017. Win McNamee/Getty Images