Russia is accused of interfering in the 2016 US election to help Donald Trump win the elections.

Highlights Russia is accused of interfering in the 2016 US presidential elections

US intelligence chiefs have pointed to possible interference from Moscow

Russia has repeatedly rejected accusation of any role in US elections

FBI Director James Comey on Monday confirmed the agency was investigating possible Russian government efforts to interfere in the 2016 US election including any links between President Donald Trump's campaign and Moscow.

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Comey told a congressional hearing on Russian activities that the probe "includes investigating the nature of any links between individuals associated with the Trump campaign and the Russian government and whether there was any coordination between the campaign and Russia's efforts."