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Rex Tillerson says Russia's meddling in US presidential election created 'serious mistrust' between nations

Tillerson told his Russian counterpart that Moscow's meddling in the US presidential election had created "serious mistrust" between the two countries.

Russia rejects allegations of meddling in US elections and recent hacks in the country

Russian officials have once more vigorously rejected accusations of meddling in the US presidential elections and dismissed allegations that Moscow was behind a series of recent hacks on US institutions.

Russia sticks to its demands in Ukraine crisis

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday the new Ukrainian government should stick to an agreement signed by the ousted president, signalling no change in Moscow's position over the Crimea crisis. The peace deal on February 21 between now-deposed President Viktor Yanukovich and leaders of what were then opposition parties foresaw the creation of a national unity government and an investigation into the deaths of protesters in Kiev.