Ukrainian and European leaders are likely to push back hard on Russia’s demands, but risk casting themselves – in the eyes of the White House, at least – as obstacles to peace.

The documents reportedly included plans for a canceled luncheon, seating charts, a gift presentation and phone numbers for U.S. and Russian officials.

The White House asserted sweeping power over how allocated funds are spent. the DOJ launched an investigation into D.C. crime statistics. Background: The D.C. police department put a police commander on leave in May while investigating him over allegations that he falsified crime data.