He put the map away.”Kelly’s claim that she correctly identified Ukrainewas Pompeo’s only dispute. Pompeo is set to depart on a five-nation tour of Europe and Central Asia next week as the Senate impeachment trial continues. Pompeo responded with disdain on Friday when asked about Ukraine and Yovanovitch during the formal portion of the interview with Kelly. In that call, Trump disparaged Yovanovitch and asked Zelensky for “a favor,” suggesting he wanted Ukrainian authorities to investigate Biden’s son, Hunter, for corruption. A senior official said Pompeo would underscore that the U.S. will never recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 25, 2020 16:43 UTC