Angela Merkel says ‘hard evidence’ she was target of Russian hackers

Der Spiegel magazine reported last week that Russia's GRU military intelligence service appeared to have got hold of many emails from Merkel's constituency office in 2015

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has cited 'hard evidence' that she was the target of Russian hacking.

The Spiegel magazine reported last week that Russia's GRU military intelligence service appeared to have got hold of many emails from Merkel's constituency office in a 2015 hack attack on Germany's parliament.

Moscow has denied previous allegations of hacking abroad.

Ms Merkel said she "will keep trying to improve ties with Russia", but admitted the hacking attack did not make Germany's efforts any easier.

"I will strive for good relations with Russia because I think there is every reason to continue our diplomatic efforts but it doesn't make it easier," she told told the Bundestag lower house of parliament when asked about the hack.

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