New AP story shows that Konstantin Kilimnik (“Kostya, the guy from GRU”) — Manafort’s right-hand man in Kyiv — was much more involved in formulating pro-Russia political strategy with Manafort than previously known. No wonder Mueller is so keen to flip Paulie.

[Originally published on Twitter July 3, 2018]

“Kilimnik, an elusive figure now indicted alongside Manafort on witness tampering charges, was far more involved in formulating pro-Russia political strategy with Manafort than previously known.”

Russian charged with Trump’s ex-campaign chief is key figureWASHINGTON (AP) — During the special counsel’s Russia investigation, Konstantin Kilimnik has been described as a fixer, translator or office manager to President Donald Trump’s exhttps://tinyurl.com/ybv5c2ca

1/ Beginning at 4:10 min. Joyce Alene: Perhaps we’re now seeing the point where the Russian relationship originates with Manafort and Kilimnick……

Michael Flynn ordered to appear in court next weekFormer National Security Adviser Michael Flynn will make his first court appearance next week since he pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI last December. Flynn has been cooperating with the Mueller pr…https://tinyurl.com/ycuxfqlb

2/ Just like Steele’s sources said in his earliest memos! No wonder Mueller is so determined to flip him.