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‘If we don’t work together we should be fired’: Ex-CIA agent calls for closer ties with Russia

As the witch hunt in Washington against anyone who has ever spoken to a Russian continues, one CIA veteran tells RT the two countries’ intelligence agencies need to talk to each other more, not less.

Since the 2016 election, President Donald Trump has faced allegations that his campaign colluded with “the Russians” or benefited from Russian “interference” – allegations that have put him at odds with both his political opponents in the Democratic Party and the intelligence and security services, including the FBI.

Amid this tense atmosphere, accusations are being thrown left, right and center. CIA chief Mike Pompeo told a conference last year that Russia “clearly” meddled in the 2016 election, only to be scrutinized by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for himself meeting with Russian officials in January. Pompeo has responded that the meeting was over mutual concerns such as terrorism, returning jihadi fighters, and other threats.