Top Russian Official Tried to Broker ‘Backdoor’ Meeting Between Trump and Putin The overture came soon after the Trump campaign was told of Russian “dirt” on Hillary Clinton. As Donald J. Trump neared the Republican nomination, Moscow tried repeatedly to contact his campaign. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:At Least 15 People, Including Young Children, Stabbed at Bus Stop in JapanAttacks by Extremists on Afghan Schools Triple, Report SaysAmid Rising Anti-Semitism, German Official Advises Jews Against Wearing Skullcaps in PublicElection Puts Europe on the Front Line of the Battle With PopulismEuropean Election Results Show Growing Split Over Union’s FutureSpain’s Socialists See Gains in Three Elections