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Ukraine asks FBI to help probe suspected Russian hack of Burisma
Reuters ^ | January 16, 2020 | by Ilya Zhegulev

Posted on 01/16/2020 10:26:28 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

KIEV - Ukraine has asked the FBI in the United States for help to investigate a suspected cyberattack by Russian military hackers on Burisma, an energy company caught up in the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Ukrainian interior ministry on Thursday also announced an investigation into the possible illegal surveillance of the then American ambassador to Kiev, Marie Yovanovitch, following the release of encrypted messages this week by the U.S. Congress as part of the impeachment case.

Burisma Holdings was at the center of attempts by Trump last July to persuade Ukraine to announce an investigation into Hunter Biden, who is the son of Democratic U.S. presidential contender Joe Biden and used to have a seat on the Ukrainian company’s board.

Trump’s efforts have led to the Republican being impeached on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The president, who denies wrongdoing, faces a trial at the U.S. Senate that could have consequences for his efforts to seek a second term in a November election.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: biden; burisma; fbi; ukraine

1 posted on 01/16/2020 10:26:28 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“KIEV - Ukraine has asked the FBI in the United States for help to investigate a suspected cyberattack by Russian military hackers on Burisma, an energy company caught up in the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump.”

That’ll get lost fast.


2 posted on 01/16/2020 10:29:21 AM PST by treetopsandroofs
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

This is bullsh#t drummed up by the Democrats to discount any damning evidence that comes out.


3 posted on 01/16/2020 10:33:01 AM PST by MattMusson (Sometimes the wind blows too much)
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The Ukrainian interior ministry on Thursday also announced an investigation into the possible illegal surveillance of the then American ambassador to Kiev, Marie Yovanovitch, following the release of encrypted messages this week by the U.S. Congress as part of the impeachment case.

What the hell is that? They are investigating Trump allies, but nothing to do with obumbers administration's money laundering?
4 posted on 01/16/2020 10:44:54 AM PST by JoSixChip (I'm an American Nationalist)
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Again Trump waits too long and gives the deep state the time it needs to get things set up. He should have fired Wray months ago. When he saw that almost every rat voted to confirm he should have started preparing to fire him. I know it’s easy for me to say and to the President but damn l am at wits end today.


5 posted on 01/16/2020 10:53:16 AM PST by gibsonguy
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Too bad it’ll get you impeached if you talk about such things.


6 posted on 01/16/2020 10:54:16 AM PST by bigbob (Trust Trump. Trust the Plan.)
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What a complete joke.


7 posted on 01/16/2020 12:28:52 PM PST by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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We would be better off without thos government. It is now in the midst of destroying itself to save itself.


8 posted on 01/16/2020 1:43:30 PM PST by justa-hairyape (The user name is sarcastic. Although at times it may not appear that way.)
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What happened to this investigation demanded by the Ukrainian government two months ago??

https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/press-conference/625831.html


9 posted on 01/16/2020 2:15:42 PM PST by elpadre (AfganistaMr Obama said theoal was to "disrupt, dismantle and defeat al-hereQaeda" and its allies.)
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To: JoSixChip

What the hell is that? They are investigating Trump allies, but nothing to do with obumbers administration’s money laundering?


Exactly. And look how quickly they moved to do it. I belive that story dropped last week. So within a week they are attacking POTUS while continueing to ignore Crowdstrike, etc. I had a lot of sympathy for Ukraine when Russia was invading them. Not any more! It obvious the aid cash trumps all.


10 posted on 01/16/2020 2:38:02 PM PST by lodi90
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