Sanders disparaged Mueller's investigation as the "Russian Witch
Hunt Hoax" in a statement and added "unfortunately, it probably
does undermine our relationship with Russia."
"However, the reason for our canceled meeting is Ukraine," she
said.
Separately, a White House official, speaking on condition of
anonymity, denied a report that Trump planned a "pull-aside"
meeting with Putin at the G20 after canceling plans for a longer
bilateral.
(Writing by David Alexander; Editing by Tim Ahmann)
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