The State Department's top official for arms control will depart her post next month after months of controversy, triggered by the revelation that she had not disclosed a close relationship she once had with the former boyfriend of Russian agent Maria Butina.

“Butina...attended Thompson's wedding. Thompson denies the two ever met. The June 2017 wedding was officiated by Paul Erickson, who at the time was dating Butina.” https://t.co/mu8FH9uVZV

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