A top White House official declined in several interviews over the weekend to defend national security adviser Michael Flynn, amid controversy over his alleged contacts with Russia.

Flynn reportedly discussed sanctions with Russian ambassador Sergei Kislyak in the weeks before the inauguration, reports the BBC.

He denied talking about this issue but later said he could not be certain.

Any discussion of sanctions could have violated laws against private citizens engaging in foreign policy.

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