State department aide makes revelation in testimony, while Russia envoy nominee John Sullivan grilled at confirmation hearing
The White House blocked the US state department from issuing a statement condemning Russia for seizing Ukrainian military vessels, according to a state department official, in the latest example of the strain the Trump administration is under in pursuing conflicting policies towards the two countries.
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