The newly released transcripts are deeply disturbing-not for their evidence of crimes or collusion but the total absence of such evidence. The calls covered a variety of issues, including sanctions. What was not discussed was any quid pro quo or anything untoward or unlawful...

...The media has focused on Flynn’s later denial of discussing sanctions. However, the DOJ has not sought to dismiss criminal charges because he Flynn the truth but because his statements did not meet a key element... https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/500247-michael-flynn-transcripts-reveal-plenty-except-crime-or-collusion

...of materiality for the crime and were the result of troubling actions by high-ranking officials. The real question is why the FBI continued to investigate Flynn in the absence of any crime or evidence of collusion. https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/500247-michael-flynn-transcripts-reveal-plenty-except-crime-or-collusion