FBI informant accused of fabricating Biden-Ukraine bribery claims backed by Russia
• FBI informant Alexander Smirnov charged with making up bribery scheme involving Bidens and Ukrainian company • Prosecutors Smirnov had recent contacts with Russian intelligence officials • Smirnov admitted Russian intelligence helped spread story about Hunter Biden • Smirnov falsely claimed in 2020 that Burisma execs paid $5M each to Hunter and Joe Biden • Smirnov's claims central to Republican impeachment inquiry, though Dems call for end after indictment