
News Wrap: Russian-backed separatist leader killed
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News Wrap: Russia accused Ukraine of assassinating Alexander Zakharchenko .
In our news wrap Friday, Russia accused Ukraine of assassinating Alexander Zakharchenko to destabilize the region. Kiev denied the charge. Also, there's word that Russian intelligence bragged in 2016 that it had then-candidate Donald Trump "over a barrel." The Associated Press reports Justice Department official Bruce Ohr related that to Congress this week.
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News Wrap: Russian-backed separatist leader killed
Clip: 8/31/2018 | 3m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
In our news wrap Friday, Russia accused Ukraine of assassinating Alexander Zakharchenko to destabilize the region. Kiev denied the charge. Also, there's word that Russian intelligence bragged in 2016 that it had then-candidate Donald Trump "over a barrel." The Associated Press reports Justice Department official Bruce Ohr related that to Congress this week.
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