Mainecat Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Top Democrat questions US meeting with Russian spy chiefs By: DEB RIECHMANN, Associated Press Updated: Feb 01, 2018 08:23 AM EST WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats want to know why the Trump administration allowed two Russian spy chiefs under U.S. and European sanctions to meet last week in Washington with American intelligence officials. Russia's U.S. ambassador said Sergei Naryshkin, head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, was in the United States to discuss counterterrorism with his American counterparts. Naryshkin was accompanied at the meeting in Washington by Alexander Bortnikov, who directs the top KGB successor agency known as the Federal Security Service, according to two U.S. officials, who were not authorized to disclose the information and spoke on condition of anonymity. The two Russian intelligence officials were sanctioned in 2014 in response to Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine - Naryshkin by the U.S. and Bortnikov by the European Union. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the timing of the meeting is suspicious because it came just days before the Trump administration decided not to issue new sanctions against Russian politicians and oligarchs over Russian interference in the election. He released a letter early Thursday demanding that Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats disclose details of the meeting by Feb. 9. Schumer said sanctions against Naryshkin impose severe financial penalties and prohibit his entry into the U.S. without a waiver. The State Department declined to comment, saying visa records are confidential by law. The CIA would not confirm the meetings, saying only that any interactions with foreign intelligence officials would have been conducted in accordance with U.S. law and in consultation with appropriate departments and agencies. Such meetings might occur more often than is publicly known. Government agencies at times need to secure waivers to get certain individuals into the country, according to a U.S. official, who agreed to discuss the process only on condition of anonymity. The official said law enforcement agencies, for instance, might need a waiver to allow a witness in an arms trafficking case travel to the United States. Other U.S. agencies might need to speak with officials from an enemy nation. Schumer wants to know why the visit was allowed, who approved it, which other Russian officials were in the delegation and whether they also are under sanction. Schumer also asked Coats to disclose what was discussed at the meetings and whether the Russians also met with Trump administration officials at the White House, State or Defense departments or the National Security Council. "Did the U.S. officials who met with Mr. Naryshkin raise Russia's interference in the 2016 elections? If not, why was this not raised? If raised, what was his response?" Schumer asked. Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin, the senior Democratic on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, also expressed concern about the meeting. He said the fact that it was disclosed by Russian authorities is evidence that Moscow wants to boast that sanctioned officials can travel into the United States. Cardin said in a CNN interview he wants to make sure sanctions against Russians are being enforced. http://www.tampabay.com/top-democrat-questions-us-meeting-with-russian-spy-chiefs-ap_nationaldde5ba29e84446a78bdd8c1c00c12d70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 trump realizes he and putin have the gop by the balls and will stop at nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Snoslinger said: trump realizes he and putin have the gop by the balls and will stop at nothing. The amazing thing is the US I news media was totally unaware of these meetings. The news came from the Kremlin....the fuckin Kremlin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Just now, Mainecat said: The amazing thing is the US I news media was totally unaware of these meetings. The news came from the Kremlin....the fuckin Kremlin? too many distractions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 1, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Mainecat said: The amazing thing is the US I news media was totally unaware of these meetings. The news came from the Kremlin....the fuckin Kremlin? Unaware? It was on 3 different news outlets yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Mainecat said: The amazing thing is the US I news media was totally unaware of these meetings. The news came from the Kremlin....the fuckin Kremlin? -Vanity Fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 1 minute ago, steve from amherst said: Unaware? It was on 3 different news outlets yesterday because the kremlin broke the news first. you fit in pretty well around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted February 1, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 1, 2018 Wheres your link to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: Unaware? It was on 3 different news outlets yesterday The meetings were last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Quack, quack...quackity-quack fucking QUACK!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Sanctions? Meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 The DNC colluded with a foreign spy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted February 1, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) We are both trying to kill the same people. Jesus you people jump to conclusions on everything. Russia's U.S. ambassador said Sergei Naryshkin, head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, was in the United States to discuss counterterrorism with his American counterparts. The State Department declined to comment, saying visa records are confidential by law. The CIA would not confirm the meetings, saying only that any interactions with foreign intelligence officials would have been conducted in accordance with U.S. law and in consultation with appropriate departments and agencies. Such meetings might occur more often than is publicly known. Edited February 1, 2018 by Highmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 3 hours ago, Highmark said: We are both trying to kill the same people. Jesus you people jump to conclusions on everything. Russia's U.S. ambassador said Sergei Naryshkin, head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, was in the United States to discuss counterterrorism with his American counterparts. The State Department declined to comment, saying visa records are confidential by law. The CIA would not confirm the meetings, saying only that any interactions with foreign intelligence officials would have been conducted in accordance with U.S. law and in consultation with appropriate departments and agencies. Such meetings might occur more often than is publicly known. Both were banned under sanctions from being on US soil. its always the Russians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted February 1, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) Just now, Mainecat said: Both were banned under sanctions from being on US soil. its always the Russians. Banned but can still get a waiver to enter. You don't read the stuff you post do you? Schumer said sanctions against Naryshkin impose severe financial penalties and prohibit his entry into the U.S. without a waiver. Edited February 1, 2018 by Highmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmo Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, Highmark said: Banned but can still get a waiver to enter. You don't read the stuff you post do you? Schumer said sanctions against Naryshkin impose severe financial penalties and prohibit his entry into the U.S. without a waiver. Nailed it! But I’d prefer to let these guys wallow in their stupidity for a while. It’s much more fun that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 The meeting was about Russian baby adoptions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted February 1, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 1, 2018 Just now, Edmo said: Nailed it! But I’d prefer to let these guys wallow in their stupidity for a while. It’s much more fun that way. It would be utterly amazing if you didn't understand where they come from. Bias is a powerful tool in making someone ignorant. By ignorant I do not mean stupid in general but the inability to read and take in beyond the headline and see it for what it really is....a political hit piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) Covering for secret kgb meetings in Washington is something the republicans cherish. The Russians are enemies of the state. You fuckin Republicans cover Trump for espionage too. Meanwhile those fuckin Mexicans Edited February 1, 2018 by Mainecat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 24 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Covering for secret kgb meetings in Washington is something the republicans cherish. The Russians are enemies of the state. You fuckin Republicans cover Trump for espionage too. Meanwhile those fuckin Mexicans Whiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, Snake said: Whiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Snake said: Whiff. A wiff is someone who is blind to a treasonous President. Edited February 1, 2018 by Mainecat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr2 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 51 minutes ago, Mainecat said: A wiff is someone who is blind to a treasonous President. You’re a moron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 Secret Russian meetings? This is not OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepr2 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Secret Russian meetings? This is not OK They’re ok as long as it’s Shrillery or you hero fat ass Kennedy the U Oldsmobile commander 🖕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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