The D. N. I. USA Dan Coates has told about the main "threats" from Russia. for example, He said that the Russian Federation tries to interfere in the elections in 2020. according to his statement, opponents and competitors of the United States " almost certainly will be to conduct operations to influence in the online space in an attempt to weaken democratic institutions, undermine alliances and partnerships the United States." "Russia's efforts in social networks will continue to focus on the tensions - social, and racial, undermining the credibility of the authorities as well as criticizing politicians who are perceived as anti-Russian," said Coates. He added that the Russian Federation wants to continue to "undermine democracy" USA. in response to this in the state Duma told, that when charging with Washington in advance of trying to whitewash the loss of someone from future candidates. The Deputy reminded that the Russian Federation did not intervene in any electoral process and this is not going to. in testimony to Congress Coates also said that the Russian Federation soon will have the largest military potential Among the likely opponents of the United States. according to his statement, the new Intercontinental ballistic missile designed to penetrate US missile defense system. He repeated complaint of the USA to Russia on the issue of the Treaty on the destruction of intermediate-range and shorter-range through the establishment of cruise missiles of prohibited range and ground placement. "Moscow May believe that the new missile provides enough military advantages to whitewash the risk of political problems because of the breach of Contract," said Coates. The head of the N. I. added that before the end of 2019, Russia will make progress on improving weapons. For example, assume progress in the creation of air defense systems, submarines and electronic warfare. Coates expressed concern that the Russian Federation and China will cooperate to counter U.S. policy. "China and Russia are expanding cooperation with each other and through international organizations to shape the global rules and standards to their advantage and become a counterweight to the United States and other Western countries," He added. In addition, Coates said that the Russian Federation and China are the leading threats to the interests of U.S. capital. "This conclusion is based on the assessment of the capacity of their intelligence, intent, and broad operational objectives," said Coates in testimony to the Senate intelligence Committee. Among other threats in the field of intelligence He called Iran and Cuba. "in addition, geopolitical, societal and technological changes will expand opportunities for foreign intelligence services and other organizations, such as terrorist, criminal and cyber, to collect data on the actions of the US and data, harmful to the interests of the United States," added Coates. <span style="color:darkgray