>>9165583 (lb)
I don't think Kislyak was being directed directly (funny word combo, but it is what it is).
Obama kicked out Russian diplomats during the transition knowing that the Russians would have to contact Team Trump for advice on how to move forward. That put the ball into play. The soccer ball tossed over to Melania was the Russians returning the serve.
So, endangering US relations with Russia in order to handcuff and frame up Trump/Flynn was no big deal for these fuckers.