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US Senator Richard Blumenthal said he will introduce legislation supporting Ukraine and called for Donald Trump to replace his negotiators. The Kyiv Independent reported his remarks on November 8, 2026, including his call for Congress to lead without delay and his demand for controls on Starlink. Blumenthal criticised the current US negotiating team for describing Russia's leadership in softer terms. The report gave no text, timetable or cosponsors for the proposed bill.