Kremlin dismisses US cyber-hack accusations

By Ali Cura

MOSCOW (AA) - The Kremlin on Friday dismissed accusations Russia took part in cyber-attacks on U.S. during last month’s presidential election.

"What is necessary here is to either stop talking about it or provide some evidence. Otherwise it seems quite indecent," government spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying in a report by official Russian news agency Tass.

The White House on Thursday suggested Russian President Vladimir Putin was directly responsible for cyber hacking intended to undermine the U.S. election.

“Only Russia's senior-most officials could have authorized these activities," spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters, citing an assessment made by America's intelligence agencies.

President Barack Obama told National Public Radio on Thursday he would "take action" against Russia.

“Mr. Putin is well aware of my feelings about this, because I spoke to him directly about it,” Obama said.

In October, U.S. intelligence agencies publicly accused Russia of attempting to disrupt the election through alleged hacks of the Democratic National Committee and the private email of John Podesta, former chair of Hillary Clinton’s campaign.

The email revealed Democratic Party leaders supported Clinton over her primary rival, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.