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"The early warning system has already been built, but I think that its additional elements should be deployed there [in the Arctic]," Ozerov told RIA Novosti.Ozerov addressed the issue after Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his Q&A session earlier Thursday that Russia must have a warning system in the Arctic due to the presence of US nuclear submarines in the area.
The senator said he was talking about a radar station as well as ground, air and space surveillance systems.
If you think about this article [the story by the Intercept], and assume it's true, then hacking a few days before the election is a little late if they really wanted to influence the voting.
To me, this sounds more like fishing for information to find out as much as they could about the democratic party much like the Chinese did hacking the OPM [U.S. Office of Personnel Management] files. I'm sure the Chinese found more use for the data they got then the Russians did on the Democratic party because Hillary did not win.
"It's heartbreaking. It's almost unbelievable to think that people are living this way," Adiong told AFP.
"The economy grew 0.7 percent in four months [January to April 2017], while investment into fixed capital grew 2.3 percent... it means the basis has been laid for growth in the near future," said Putin. He also noted the growth of Russia's foreign exchange reserves. "We started last year with $368 billion and finished it at the level of $378 billion. This year they stand at $405 billion," he said.Russian Economic Development Minister Maksim Oreshkin said earlier the economy will grow 2 percent this year, with GDP returning to sustainable growth.
"Certainly, one day I will make up my mind. I don't see anything bad in sharing my preferences [about the future president of Russia]. But ultimately let's not forget that only the voters, Russian citizens, can determine who will lead," Putin said.The remark at Thursday's Q&A session comes amid uncertainty over Putin's plans for next year, when Russia will hold its next presidential election.
Comment: See also: Was Russia probing the US electoral systems?