Former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton accused Vladimir Putin of a "personal vendetta". In an interview with USA Today, she said that the Russian leader allegedly took revenge on her because of NATO's growing presence in Eastern Europe at a time when her husband Bill was in the top position of the country. Another reason for "revenge" Clinton called her actions in 2011, when she, as Secretary of State, supported the protest moods in Russia. "I could not imagine that Putin has the boldness to launch a massive hidden attack against our democracy under our nose, and that he will get away with it," Clinton said.. "I have no doubt that he wanted me to lose, and Trump won". Also, the candidate from the Democrats expressed confidence that Trump's victory resulted in "well-hidden Russian money".

On September 11, Hillary Clinton said she was not going to nominate her candidacy for the post of head of state any more. At the same time, she noted that the politician does not finish his career, because "this is connected with the future of the United States". US presidential elections were held on November 8, 2016. Hillary Clinton, who ran from the Democratic Party and was considered the absolute favorite of the race, yet lost to Republican Donald Trump. His inauguration took place on January 20.

Original article: Clinton accused Putin of "a personal vendetta".