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Peskov called the dismissal of the head of the FBI that is not related to Russia
Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said that the dismissal of the head of the FBI of the United States James Komi "has nothing to do with Russia." It is reported by Interfax .
“We hope that this will not affect [bilateral relations]. This is an absolutely internal business of the United States, ”Peskov emphasized.
US President Donald Trump fired Komi earlier on May 10. It was noted that he did this on the recommendation of the Prosecutor General. The president explained his decision by the fact that James Komi cannot effectively lead the special service.
Trump has repeatedly accused the FBI of concerning investigations in the media leaks. In particular, he was dissatisfied with information about the alleged connections of the US Presidential team with Russia. Komi himself confirmed this investigation only in May.
In February, The New York Times wrote that the members of the Trump election headquarters were in contact with Russian intelligence during the election campaign.