Washington Post: National security adviser Flynn discussed sanctions with Russian ambassador, despite denials, officials say
National security adviser Michael Flynn privately discussed U.S. sanctions against Russia with that country’s ambassador to the United States during the month before President Trump took office, contrary to public assertions by Trump officials, current and former U.S. officials said.
Flynn’s communications with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak were 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 being imposed by the Obama administration in late December to punish Russia for its alleged interference in the 2016 election.
Flynn on Wednesday denied that he had discussed sanctions with Kislyak. Asked in an interview whether he had ever done so, he twice said, “No.”
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WNU Editor: The main stream media is in a feeding frenzy right now, but this story has been making the rounds of Washington for the past few weeks ....
FBI Find Nothing Inappropriate In National Security Adviser Michael Flynn's Phone Calls With Russian Officials (January 24, 2017).
U.S. Counterintelligence Agents Are Investigating President Trump’s National Security Adviser Michael Flynn Over His Russian Contacts (January 23, 2017)
The Russians are saying that there were no talks on sanctions .... Kremlin refutes reports Russian ambassador and Trump’s advisor discussed sanctions (TASS). If sanctions were discussed .... which is the number one issue for Russia right now with the U.S. .... those talks would have been relayed to the Kremlin immediately, and the Kremlin would be talking about it both publicly and privately soon after. The fact that they did not (and have not) .... is why I have doubts on this Washington Post and New York Times story. But Washington politics is Washington politics. If there are "legs" to this story .... I expect more details will be released/leaked from within Washington in the coming weeks .... or nothing at all.
More News On Reports That National Security Adviser Michael Flynn had Discussed Sanctions With The Russian Ambassador Before The Inauguration
Flynn Is Said to Have Talked to Russians About Sanctions Before Trump Took Office -- New York Times
Trump's National Security Adviser Reportedly Discussed Sanctions With Russia -- NPR
Democrats demand answers from Trump after report on his national security advisor's contact with Russia -- L.A. Times
Pence Based His Russia Remarks on What Flynn Had Told Him, Official Says -- Bloomberg
Pence was told Flynn didn't discuss sanctions, aides say -- Politico
Pence unaware if Flynn discussed sanctions with Russian ambassador -- CNN
Just how much trouble is Michael Flynn in? -- Chris Cillizza, Washingtonn Post
Bombshell Report Suggests Trump's National Security Adviser Is Dishonest and a Threat to US Policy -- Mother Jones
