
Eleven lawmakers formally asked Secretary of State John Kerry Monday to immediately halt trade of military equipment with Russia, including the acquisition of 22 Mi-17 helicopters that are part of assistance to Afghanistan. “We believe the United States must show leadership by terminating all defense contracts with Russia and ask that you strongly encourage our NATO allies and Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) participating states to take similar action,” the lawmakers said. The letter was signed by…