State department aide makes revelation in testimony, while Russia envoy nominee John Sullivan grilled at confirmation hearingThe White House blocked the US state department from issuing a statement condemning Russia for seizing Ukrainian military vessels, according to a state department official, in the latest example of the strain the Trump administration is under in pursuing conflicting policies towards the two countries. Related: Unravelling Rudolph Giuliani’s labyrinthine ties to Ukraine Related: Not just Russia: China and Iran may target US elections, experts say Continue reading… …read more
Source:: The Guardian
