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Russian politician says 'let's hit Trump with our Kompromat' on state TV
Claims made in explosive Trump Russia dossier, though unproven, have led many to speculate Kremlin could be holding sensitive information on former real estate mogul
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 The politician made the salacious claims during a debate on the Russian state broadcaster Screenshot
A Russian politician has threatened to "hit Donald Trump with our Kompromat" on state TV.
Speaking on Russia-24, Nikita Isaev, leader of the far-right New Russia Movement, said the compromising material should be released in retaliation over the closure of several Russian diplomatic compounds across the US.
When asked whether Russia has such material, Mr Isaev, who is also director of the Russian Institute of Contemporary Economics, replied: "Of course we have it!"
The exchanges were first translated and reported by Russian media analyst Julia Davis.
Tensions between Russia and the US have been mounting in recent weeks following an order by the state department for the Russian government to vacate three diplomatic compounds.
The measure came after the Kremlin forced the US to reduce its staff in Russia by more than 750 people. |
