Russia claims US and 'Western countries' are trying to hack its presidential election

As Russia prepares for its presidential election this week, its systems are reportedly being targeted by “massive” cyberattacks, according to local authorities. Russian President Vladimir Putin is running against three “officially permitted” opponents in the election scheduled to take place from March 15 to 17. It will be Russia's first-ever three-day-long presidential election and the

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