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U.S. spy chief says expects Russia plans to expand presence in Syria base

James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence speaks at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City, U.S., October 25, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Director of National Intelligence said Russia was planning on expanding its presence at its naval base in Tartous, Syria to support its naval operations in the eastern Mediterranean.

James Clapper also said he did not expect a “significant change in Russian behavior” when asked about Russia’s hacking activities.

Reporting by Idrees Ali; Writing by Yara Bayoumy

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