Trumps reacts as U.S.-Russia "war" flares up

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has reacted after the administration of outgoing President Barack Obama introduced sanctions against Russia.

Trumps reacts as U.S.-Russia "war" flares up

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has reacted after the administration of outgoing President Barack Obama introduced sanctions against Russia.

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“It's time for our country to move on to bigger and better things. Nevertheless, in the interest of our country and its great people, I will meet with leaders of the intelligence community next week in order to be updated on the facts of this situation," he said in a written statement.

In response to Russia's alleged efforts to influence U.S. elections, the Obama administration expelled 35 Russian diplomats and shut down two Russian compounds.

Moscow said it would respond to this adequately, and categorically rejected Washington's accusations as groundless.