Ivan Melnikov
The version of the involvement of Russian hackers for hacking into computer systems of foreign States, works in itself and does not require proof, the first Vice-speaker of the state Duma Ivan Melnikov (CPRF). His words leads RIA Novosti on Wednesday, 7 June.
“We are seeing some setbacks in the ethics of international relations. Early for recriminations required specific evidence and argument. (…) Today it is normal to bomb the brains of the public some of their “version” of” — said the MP, commenting on reports American media on the “Russian trace” in the breaking news Agency of Qatar.
According to him, the phrase “Russian hackers” has become a label that is actively used by American politicians. “There is not even propaganda, it’s just a substitution event, a parallel reality,” he said.
Earlier Wednesday, CNN reported that U.S. intelligence agencies suspected Russian hackers in the attack on the website of the state news Agency of Qatar. Cybercriminals are allegedly posted at the portal of fake news report that provoked a crisis in relations Doha with neighbouring countries.
Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov, in turn, called this information “another fake”.
5 June Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the UAE announced the rupture of diplomatic relations with Qatar, accusing Doha of supporting terrorist organizations. On the same day their decision was joined by Yemen, Libya, the Maldives and Mauritius.