Who is being considered in the Russian probe?

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Robert Mueller's wide-ranging investigation into possible collusion between the Russian government and members of Trump's election campaign has come to a dramatic new phase. Potential obstruction of justice and financial crimes seemed uncovered during the investigation.

Earlier in May, the former FBI Director was appointed by the US Justice Department to oversee investigations into potential ties between associates of the US president and Russian operatives, a connection that may have brought disrepute to Trump's competitor Hillary Clinton.

George Papadopoulos became the first person to plead guilty for making a false statement to the FBI after he lied about his interactions with foreign officials close to the Russian government. When then-candidate Donald Trump showcased his team in March 2016, he called his former foreign policy adviser, an "excellent guy."

On top of that, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was indicted on 12 counts related to money laundering, including "conspiracy against the United States."

Manafort's former long-time business partner, Rick Gates, was also charged in the indictment. Gates served as Manafort's deputy on the campaign.

Manafort's other assistant on Ukrainian affairs, Tony Podesta, announced his resignation as head of a company which appeared in the criminal charges. His brother John Podesta was a former chief of staff of the Clinton White House, he also served as a senior adviser to President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman.