Putin Clarifies 'Joke' About Supporting Harris in U.S. Election

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov states that President Putin's comments on backing Kamala Harris over Donald Trump were made in jest.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's remark about supporting Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election was intended as a joke, according to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Putin had cited Harris's 'infectious' laugh as a reason for preferring her over former President Donald Trump.
The White House responded by urging Putin to refrain from commenting on the upcoming election.
Lavrov emphasized that Putin often uses humor in his statements and interviews, and that Russia's stance towards U.S. elections remains unchanged.
Harris's campaign dismissed any notion of Russian support, highlighting opposition to Putin's actions in Ukraine.