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Russia summons U.S. Ambassador over alleged interference in election – agencies

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A Russian flag flies next to the US embassy building in Moscow, Russia, 04 January 2019. Paul Whelan, a US Marine with British and American nationality, according to the Russia FSB was caught on 28 December in Moscow 'during an espionage operation', but gave no further details on Whelan's espionage activities. A criminal case has been opened against Paul Whelan under the Russian Criminal Code, which allows for prison sentences of up to 20 years. EPA-EFE/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

MOSCOW, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Russia summoned U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan on Friday over alleged interference by the United States in an election, Russian agencies TASS and RIA reported, quoting a diplomatic source.

Russian news agencies reported earlier that Sullivan had been summoned over an issue with accreditations for Russian journalists working in the United States.

The agencies did not specify which election was discussed. Russia will hold a parliamentary election next week. (Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova; Editing by Angus MacSwan)

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