russia, he backtracked on it. writing on twitter, the fact that president putin and i discussed a cyber security unit doesn't mean i think it can happen. it can't. but a ceasefire can. and did. in today's white house briefing which again took place in the dark today without cameras and with only audio allowed, deputy press secretary sarah huckabee sanders addressed this issue. >> this was a part of a discussion in that meeting. and, look, we recognize that russia is a cyber threat. but we also recognize the need to have conversations with our adversaries. i'm not sure there were specific details discussed. i think it was simply just a discussion on cyber security threats and potential options, not necessarily a formal kind of structure in place. >> with us tonight white house reporter for associated press jonathan le mere is back with us.