After Comey Hearing, Kremlin Says US Intelligence Committee Is ‘Confused’

Russian President Vladimir Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov listens for a question during his news conference at the ASEAN – Russia summit, in the Black Sea resort of Sochiin Sochi, Russia, Thursday, May 19, 2... Russian President Vladimir Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov listens for a question during his news conference at the ASEAN – Russia summit, in the Black Sea resort of Sochiin Sochi, Russia, Thursday, May 19, 2016. Russia is experiencing problems with raising loans on foreign markets but these difficulties have no major impact on the domestic economy, Peskov said on Thursday. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko) MORE LESS

MOSCOW (AP) — A Kremlin spokesman has said a U.S. intelligence committee is “confused” after it heard testimony from FBI Director James Comey about an investigation into the Russian ties of President Donald Trump’s associates.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Tuesday that “the hearing participants are confused about the situation,” adding: “They are trying to find confirmation of their own conclusions but can’t find either proof or confirmation and are going round in circles.”

Comey confirmed for the first time Monday to the House committee the existence of an ongoing counterintelligence probe into links between advisers to Trump and Russian officials.

The Kremlin has dismissed claims from U.S. intelligence agencies that President Vladimir Putin authorized a campaign to influence the U.S. presidential election last year in favor of Trump.

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  1. “Confusion to our enemies!” The goal of all intel directorates.

  2. Peskov’s act, like his hair and Soviet, er Russian tech is right out of the 80s and so tired.
    Russia should restore to her great people the democratic life Putie strangled, grow up, deal with her insecurities and massive addiction issues and join the world.

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