US warns Putin to stay out of American elections
John Kirby, the US National Security Council spokesperson, called on Thursday for Russian President Vladimir Putin to refrain from commenting on the American electoral process and expressing preferences for any of the candidates.
Kirby's strong stance was presented in response to Putin's comment about Russia's "support" for Kamala Harris, the current Vice President of the United States and a candidate in the upcoming November presidential elections in the US.
We would greatly appreciate it if Mr. Putin would...stop talking about our election, and...stop interfering in it, emphasised John Kirby.
The National Security Council spokesperson also wished that Russia cease any form of interference in the American electoral process. Putin's comment about Kamala Harris was made at an economic forum in Vladivostok, where the Russian president noted that Joe Biden, by recommending his voters to vote for Harris, made her his favourite so Russia would also support her.
Putin also mentioned Harris's expressive laughter as a sign that "she is doing well." According to him, this might indicate a lesser inclination to impose sanctions on Russia, contrary to Donald Trump's actions.
Kremlin spokesperson firmly denies interference accusations
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, reacted to American accusations. He firmly denied that Russia had any intention of interfering in the American electoral process.
Few people believe these assurances, especially in light of accusations from the US prosecution of a widespread campaign led by the Kremlin. The RT television network is at the centre of the operation and is accused of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The station transmitted payments to American publicists and influencers for sharing and promoting content that portrays Russia in a favourable light.
