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Can't imagine what they'd have to talk about so frequently.https://t.co/NbBGhgLDwA

— John Schindler (@20committee) January 14, 2017

US official says Flynn and Russian envoy have been in very frequent contact, both around sanctions and other times. https://t.co/RAdwb0P4Q4

— Julie Pace (@jpaceDC) January 14, 2017

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“It’s not unusual for incoming administrations to have discussions with foreign governments before taking office. But repeated contacts just as Obama imposed sanctions would raise questions about whether Trump’s team discussed — or even helped shape — Russia’s response.

Russian President Vladimir Putin unexpectedly did not retaliate against the U.S. for the move, a decision Trump quickly praised.”