Donald Trump’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey was “another huge point on the scoreboard for Putin.” In addition to creating instability, Trump has actively helped to enable Russia’s success by spreading lies and trying to bury the FBI’s investigation. Trump is once again playing into the hands of Vladimir Putin, which undermines our national security and makes the world less safe.

Washington Post: Political chaos in Washington is a return on investment for Moscow

The instability, although driven by Trump, has in some ways extended and amplified the effect Russia sought to achieve with its unprecedented campaign to undermine the 2016 presidential race. In a declassified report released this year, U.S. spy agencies described destabilization as one of Russian President Vladi­mir Putin’s objectives.

Vox: Trump’s decision to fire Comey is another win for Vladimir Putin

In his wildest dreams, Russian leader (and former Soviet intelligence officer) Vladimir Putin could have never imagined the extent of his success during President Donald Trump’s first five months in office. Trump’s move on Tuesday to terminate FBI Director James Comey puts another huge point on the scoreboard for Putin — especially given the FBI’s lead role in probing possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

ABC News:  Former DNI Clapper says Russia likely sees Comey's firing as 'another victory'

“What's unfolded now, here, the leader of the — the lead of the investigation about potential collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign has been removed. So the Russians have to consider this as a, you know, another victory on the scoreboard for them,” Clapper told ABC News’ Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos on “This Week” Sunday.