An investigation into alleged Russian interference in the US elections and the Trump administration's ties to the Kremlin, which has lasted nearly two years, could end as early as next week, CNN reported , citing sources.
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- US Attorney General Bill Barr is due to receive an investigation report from Robert Mueller, the special counsel for the case, next week.
- After that, Barr will prepare his report with the main findings of Muller and will speak with him before Congress. When this will happen is still unknown, writes CNN.
- According to US law, Mueller's report must be kept confidential. Barr is also under no obligation to disclose its content to the general public. However, he promised to be "as open as possible," writes CNN.
- Members of the US Congress interviewed by Business Insider emphasize that even with the end of the Mueller investigation, it is too early to put an end to the story of Russian interference in the elections, since several trials on this matter have not yet been completed.
Why is it important. Accusing Russia of interfering in the American elections threatens with new sanctions. Just last week it became known about the new sanctions bill DASKA Senators Graham and Menendez. Its text has not yet been published, but The Bell managed to get acquainted with one of the versions of the document.
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