US Senator, member of the Republican Party, Rand Paul, is trying to convince his colleagues in the administration to refuse sanctions against Russia.

According to him, Washington will get a big benefit if it cooperates with Moscow, however, with strict restrictions it is impossible. At the same time, Paul stressed that his colleagues "are subject to anti-Russian hysteria".

He is confident that US Ambassador to Russia John Huntsman will help improve relations with the Kremlin, reports Bloomberg.

In addition, the senator is trying to influence President Donald Trump so that he softens his position towards Moscow.. However, this has not yet been a success, RIA FAN notes..

Recall that relations between the United States and Russia worsened after the conflict in Ukraine.