Merkel says hacking of Russian emails is "outrageous"

German Chancellor Angela Merkel confirmed on Wednesday that she had been attacked by hackers suspected of being Russian Military Intelligence (GRU). German magazine Der Spiegel reported that GRU obtained emails from its electoral office during a piracy attack in 2015. "Honestly, it hurts," said Merkel, describing the attack as "outrageous". ". Merkel added that she would continue to "fight for good relations with Russia".