The declassified documents show that Flynn discussed in detail Russia's response to the Obama administration's sanctions, despite public denials at the time from senior Trump administration officials. The call summaries and transcripts show Flynn asked then- Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak to "reciprocate moderately" in response to the sanctions, Flynn said on a December 29, 2016, call. He also told the Russian ambassador the incoming Trump administration would oppose a resolution about Israeli settlements -- a stance at odds with the Obama administration. According to previously released summaries of the FBI's interview with Flynn, Flynn told the FBI he did not recall any conversation with Kislyak surrounding the expulsion of Russian diplomats or closing of properties. And Flynn answered "no" when asked by investigators if Kislyak described any Russian response to a request from Flynn.

Source: CNN May 29, 2020 20:34 UTC