RT – “The Russian president has rejected a suggestion of the foreign ministry to expel 35 American diplomats in response to a similar move by the US. He said Obama’s act was designed to provoke a reaction, but Russia would not take the bait.”
* ‘US is a great country, correct me if I’m wrong’ – Putin on claims Russia influenced US elections (2016-12-12)
RT – “President-elect Donald Trump has slammed the CIA’s claims that Russia meddled in the U.S. election to help him take office. He said the accusations were politically-driven, and created by his opponents to explain Hillary Clintons’ defeat in November’s vote.”