Michael Flynn’s contact with the Russian ambassador was interpreted by some senior U.S. officials as an inappropriate and potentially illegal signal to the Kremlin that it could expect a reprieve from sanctions that were imposed by the Obama administration in late December to punish Russia for its alleged interference in the 2016 election. The emerging details contradict public statements by senior incoming administration officials including Mike Pence, then the vice president-elect.
Michael Flynn’s contact with the Russian ambassador was interpreted by some senior U.S. officials as an inappropriate and potentially illegal signal to the Kremlin that it could expect a reprieve from sanctions that were imposed by the Obama administration in late December to punish Russia for its alleged interference in the 2016 election. The emerging details contradict public statements by senior incoming administration officials including Mike Pence, then the vice president-elect.
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