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As he was leaning toward Medvedev in Seoul, Obama was overheard asking for time — “particularly with missile defense” — until he is in a better position politically to resolve such issues.
“I understand your message about space,” replied Medvedev, who will hand over the presidency to Putin in May.
“This is my last election … After my election I have more flexibility,” Obama said, expressing confidence that he would win a second term.
“I will transmit this information to Vladimir,” said Medvedev, Putin’s protégé and long considered number two in Moscow’s power structure.
FACT CHECK: Obama Pledged 'More Flexibility' Toward Russia After 2012 Election
Flynn said there was a brief discussion of the 35 Russian diplomats who were being expelled by Obama in retaliation for Moscow’s alleged interference in the 2016 campaign.
“It wasn’t about sanctions. It was about the 35 guys who were thrown out,” Flynn said. “So that’s what it turned out to be. It was basically, ‘Look, I know this happened. We’ll review everything.’
I never said anything such as, ‘We’re going to review sanctions,’ or anything like that.”…
…The December conversation “was not to relieve sanctions. It was basically to say, ‘Look, we’re coming into office in a couple of weeks. Give us some time to take a look at everything.’”
OBAMA Gave NSA New Powers In Final Days As President That May Have Been Used To Sabotage Trump
So what was the difference?
Well Obama was President and he was telling Putin we will be going easy on Russia after I'm re-elected!
“I understand your message about space,” replied Medvedev, who will hand over the presidency to Putin in May.
“This is my last election … After my election I have more flexibility,” Obama said, expressing confidence that he would win a second term.
“I will transmit this information to Vladimir,” said Medvedev, Putin’s protégé and long considered number two in Moscow’s power structure.
FACT CHECK: Obama Pledged 'More Flexibility' Toward Russia After 2012 Election
Flynn said there was a brief discussion of the 35 Russian diplomats who were being expelled by Obama in retaliation for Moscow’s alleged interference in the 2016 campaign.
“It wasn’t about sanctions. It was about the 35 guys who were thrown out,” Flynn said. “So that’s what it turned out to be. It was basically, ‘Look, I know this happened. We’ll review everything.’
I never said anything such as, ‘We’re going to review sanctions,’ or anything like that.”…
…The December conversation “was not to relieve sanctions. It was basically to say, ‘Look, we’re coming into office in a couple of weeks. Give us some time to take a look at everything.’”
OBAMA Gave NSA New Powers In Final Days As President That May Have Been Used To Sabotage Trump
So what was the difference?
Well Obama was President and he was telling Putin we will be going easy on Russia after I'm re-elected!