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Visit RT for breaking news and latest updates on Russiagate. The term went viral in news all over the world after the 2016 US presidential elections. Since the victory of Donald Trump came as a surprise for many, from ordinary supporters of his main rival Hillary Clinton to politicians, experts, and mainstream media, the theory of alleged Russian meddling in the elections appeared. According to the conspiracy theory, Trump had prior agreements with the Russian government and President Vladimir Putin, who did their best to help the Republican candidate win, including hacking the private email of Clinton’s campaign chair John Podesta and promoting the candidate on social media. The Russiagate conspiracy theory increased Russia-US tensions, even though no actual proof was provided. Find more updates on the Russiagate investigation, including the report by special counsel Robert Mueller. Don’t miss news on other accusations against Russia, official statements on Russiagate, and worldwide reaction on them. Finally, read the opinions of experts and analytics on Russiagate and the relations between the United States and Russia in general.

‘Foreign agents’ who take cash from overseas will be allowed run in upcoming Russian elections, as long as they don’t hide status
Candidates who receive foreign funding or are linked to groups bankrolled from abroad will be allowed to stand in Russian elections after a new bill, which also toughens rules on external influence, was backed by Moscow lawmakers.
Apr 7, 2021 09:25
Russia & Former Soviet Union
The Olbermann ‘stain’: Bigotry against Russians is perfectly fine in ‘woke’ America
That former TV star Keith Olbermann regularly engages in Russophobic rants isn’t news. That no one from his political camp – ostensibly all about niceness, inclusivity and opposing bigotry – is calling him out on it, is.
Feb 23, 2021 01:24
As column in Moscow's top progressive newspaper labels West 'New ethical Reich,' are Russian liberals turning away from EU & US?
When a high-profile Russian theatre director is using the house journal of the country's liberal class to describe today's Western Europe as a "new ethical Reich," there is clearly a challenge emerging to the traditional dogma.
Feb 13, 2021 11:23
Russia & Former Soviet Union
No one’s above the law? FBI lawyer who altered evidence to enable spying on Trump gets PROBATION instead of jail
The only FBI official charged in the improper use of FISA warrants to spy on President Donald Trump via campaign aide Carter Page got a slap on the wrist. Kevin Clinesmith's sentence was a year of probation, and community service.
Jan 29, 2021 18:47
USA News
Trump declassifies ‘binder of materials’ related to Russiagate probe, but caves to FBI & keeps saucy bits secret
A binder full of documents pertaining to the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation into claims that President Donald Trump “colluded” with Russia in 2016 may yet see the light of day, but with crucial passages still redacted.
Jan 20, 2021 01:22
USA News
Putin takes a plunge: Russian president among thousands of Orthodox Christians braving icy dip in freezing waters to mark Epiphany
Across Russia and much of Eastern Europe, Orthodox believers submerged themselves in sub-zero temperatures on Tuesday to mark Epiphany, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.
Jan 19, 2021 12:59
Russia & Former Soviet Union