The Russian Ambassador about the possibility of lifting sanctions against moscow. But given barack obama was still in the white house, he was just unauthorised to do that. But he now says, crucially, that he was directed to have those conversations by a senior official in the Transition Team of donald trump. Announcer general mike flynn, retired, United States army Michael Flynn developed a close relationship with mr trump during the Election Campaign at one point, even being talked of as a potential Vice President. A truly great general right here. Mike, thank you. At the Republican National convention, he famously led chants for Hillary Clinton to be imprisoned. Yeah, thats right, lock her up it was revealed Michael Flynn had previously had contacts with vladimir putin, but he made his costly mistake late last year after president obama had just imposed more sanctions on russia for interfering in the us election. On the 29th of december, Michael Flynn spoke to the Russian Ambassador
Nonstop flights are available from most major airports. More information for your vacation planning is available at aruba. Com. And now, bbc world news. Rajini this is bbc world news america. Reporting from washington, im rajini vaidyanathan. Michael flynn pleads guilty, admitting he lied to the fbi. President trumps former National Security advisor says he is courting with a special cooperating with the special counsels russia investigation. Pope francis meets with Rohingya Refugees in bangladesh, referring to the group by name for the first time on his asian trip. And prince harry and his new fiancee, Meghan Markle, appear at their first Public Engagement since announcing plans to wed. The crowds already cant get enough. Rajini welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and around the globe. President trumps former National Security adviser Michael Flynn has pleaded guilty to lying to the fbi about his contacts with russias ambassador to the u. S. Mr. Flynn is the most se
Involvement in last years us election. Hes admitted lying to the fbi about his meeting with the Russian Ambassador, during the transition period between mr trump winning the election and assuming office. Its now being reported that mr flynn is prepared to testify that the president s son in law, Jared Kushner, was among those who directed him to make contact with the russians. From washington, Aleem Maqbool reports. It has sent political shock waves through washington. General Michael Flynn, Donald Trumps former National Security adviser, turned himself in to the fbi, and to a judge admitted lying about his contacts with russian officials. In court, he was asked if he wished to plead guilty to making false, fictitious and fraudulent statements, to which Michael Flynn answered simply, yes, sir. Well, we now know general flynn had conversations with the Russian Ambassador about the possibility of lifting sanctions against moscow. But given barack obama was still in the white house, he wa
National security adviser, Michael Flynn, has struck a deal with the inquiry into russian involvement in last years us election. Hes admitted lying to the fbi about his meeting with the Russian Ambassador during the transition period between mr trump winning the election and assuming office. Its now being reported that mr flynn is prepared to testify that the president s son in law, Jared Kushner, was among those who directed him to make contact with the russians. From washington, Aleem Maqbool reports. It has sent political shock waves through washington. General Michael Flynn, Donald Trumps former National Security adviser, turned himself in to the fbi, and to a judge admitted lying about his contacts with russian officials. In court, he was asked if he wished to plead guilty to making false, fictitious and fraudulent statements, to which Michael Flynn answered simply, yes, sir. Well, we now know general flynn had conversations with the Russian Ambassador about the possibility of lif
Period between mr trump winning the election and assuming office. Its now being reported that mr flynn is prepared to testify that the president s son in law, Jared Kushner, was among those who directed him to make contact with the russians. From washington, Aleem Maqbool reports. It has sent political shock waves through washington. General Michael Flynn, Donald Trumps former National Security adviser, turned himself in to the fbi, and to a judge admitted lying about his contacts with russian officials. In court, he was asked if he wished to plead guilty to making false, fictitious and fraudulent statements, to which Michael Flynn answered simply, yes, sir. Well, we now know general flynn had conversations with the Russian Ambassador about the possibility of lifting sanctions against moscow. But given barack obama was still in the white house, he was just unauthorised to do that. But he now says, crucially, that he was directed to have those conversations by a senior official in the T