The Trump administration will take a tough stance on Russia even as it seeks to work with the country on some issues, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters Tuesday.
The comments come after Michael Flynn, Trump’s national security adviser, resigned Monday night after revelations that he misled Vice President Mike Pence about conversations he had with the Russian ambassador to the United States about American sanctions.
“The irony of this entire situation is that the president has been incredibly tough on Russia,†Spicer said. “He continues to raise the issue of Crimea, which the previous administration allowed to be seized …read more
Source: European Voice
