U.S. warns Russia not to interfere in 2016 presidential election

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Wednesday warned Russia against interfering with Western “democratic processes” and accused Moscow of aggressive behaviour aimed at eroding the international order.

Carter’s remarks follow hacking attacks on Democratic Party organisations in the run-up to the U.S. election on Nov. 8, some of which U.S. officials and cyber security experts have blamed on hackers working for the Russian government.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has blamed Russia and expressed concern about possible Russian interference in the election.

The Kremlin has denied involvement in the hacks.