article_snippet.sent: former U.S. president Bill Clinton was helping approve Russia's purchase of US uranium production as Chelsea Clinton Foundation received millions from executives tied to the deal .
article_snippet.sent: Clinton spokesman Brian Fallon laid out a lengthy defense on Thursday, writing online that a New York Times article outlining the charges included no 'direct evidence in support of the claim' that Clinton did anything wrong.
article_snippet.sent: Former president Bill Clinton (left) received $500,000 for a Moscow speaking engagement with Renaissance Capital.
article_snippet.sent: Former president Bill Clinton (left) also met Vladimir Putin (right), at the time Russia's prime minister, during the visit .
article_snippet.sent: This week in New Hampshire, Clinton brushed off the brewing scandal. '
article_snippet.sent: Clinton has yet to outline any serious public policy positions in connection with Clinton run for the White House.