United States president Donald Trump says he would have ordered his former national-security adviser to discuss sanctions with Russia if he thought he needed to.
The scrutiny over ties between the new US administration and Russia has intensified following the resignation of Mr Trump's national-security adviser.
General Michael Flynn's admission that he did speak to Russia prior to Mr Trump's inauguration -- after saying he did not -- was a major blow to the White House.
Rival Democrats are calling for an inquiry into the legality of General Flynn's discussions.
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