FBI director: Russia is "greatest threat of any nation on Earth"

The FBI director branded Russia the "greatest threat of any nation," while answering questions at a Senate hearing on Moscow's alleged meddling in the 2016 US presidential election. The White House has distanced itself from that view.

James Comey was answering a question on whether Russia represented a threat to the US "democratic process," when he branded Russia the "greatest threat of any nation on Earth, given their intent and capability."

"One of the biggest lessons learned is that Russia will do this again. Because of the 2016 election, they know it worked," Comey also said at the Wednesday hearing, according to the Independent.

He would not provide any evidence to back the accusations.

The FBI investigation into alleged Russian interference into US elections was launched in March. While some Democrats praised Comey for the decision,...