The comments from Russian foreign policy analyst Ivan Timofeev, shed new light on how Papadopoulos repeatedly tried but failed to arrange a Russia trip for himself or other aides working for President Donald Trump's campaign. "We did not close the door to the guy, but we did not take it seriously," Timofeev told CNN earlier this year in his Moscow office. He was very interested in Russia and improving relations, but he seemed to be so unprofessional and so unprepared for a serious conversation." Papadopoulos lied to the FBI about his contact with Timofeev and others. He pleaded guilty in October to making false statements and is now cooperating with Mueller as he awaits sentencing later this year.

Source: CNN June 07, 2018 20:26 UTC