The seats for the Russian delegation are seen unoccupied during the session of the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. Headquarters in New York. © Mike Segar / Reuters
Sputnik: Obama Set To Release Report To Congress On Alleged Russian Hacking
President Barack Obama said his administration will provide lawmakers a detailed analysis regarding allegations of Russian "efforts to interfere in our election" in addition to accusations of "malicious cyberactivity."
Congress is not currently in session and lawmakers will not return to Washington DC until after January 1, but it is expected that legislators will receive the report in a matter of days. Obama previously ordered White House teams to prepare a report on allegations of Russian interference with US elections before his term concludes on January 20.
The White House statement has arrived moments after Washington announced sanctions against five Russian organizations, including the Federal Security Service, and the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomatic officials who have just three days to exit the country.
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WNU Editor: According to the above Russian media report .... U.S. lawmakers will be given a detailed analysis regarding allegations of Russian "efforts to interfere in our election" in addition to accusations of "malicious cyberactivity." An analysis is what is driving U.S. actions .... not proof or evidence. I will withhold judgement until this report is given to Congress .... and its analysis and conclusions become public or leaked.
As for what will be the Russian reaction to today's White House expulsions and sanctions .... I expect a mass expulsion of U.S. diplomats within 24 hours, a complete shutdown in U.S. and Russian diplomatic channels, and since the White House had made it clear that they may to use cyber weapons against Russian institutions .... the Russians are going to respond in kind. To say that we are entering a very dangerous period in U.S.- Russian relations is an understatement .... we are at the precipice of a cyber war and what it entails .... and this is unknown territory for everyone.
Update: From Reuters .... New U.S. sanctions destroy diplomatic relations with Russia: Kremlin spokesman.
More On Russian Media Reaction To Today's U.S. Expulsions And Sanctions Of Russian Officials And Institutions
US expels 35 Russian diplomats, closes 2 compounds -- RT
US slaps sanctions on Russia over alleged cyberattacks -- TASS
US issues more sanctions on Russia over alleged election hacking -- RT
US declares 35 Russian diplomats persona non grata -- TASS
US Imposes Sanctions on Russia for Alleged Hacking of Election -- Sputnik
Outgoing Obama Administration Fires Off New Sanctions at Moscow Over Cyberattacks -- Moscow Times
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