US Denies Russian Accusations of Election Meddling
The White House refutes claims of attempting to interfere in Russia's presidential election, amidst mutual accusations of electoral interference.
- The White House has categorically denied Russian allegations that the United States is attempting to meddle in Russia's presidential election, calling them 'categorically false' and propaganda.
- Russia's SVR foreign intelligence service accused the Biden administration of planning to use NGOs to decrease voter turnout in Russia and of planning a cyber attack on Russia's online voting system, without providing evidence.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is expected to win the election by a landslide, warned that any foreign attempts to meddle would be considered an act of aggression.
- The Kremlin reiterated that Russia will not interfere in the upcoming US presidential election, dismissing claims of past interference in American elections.
- The US has accused Russia of a long history of election interference, including attempts to undermine public confidence in the electoral process and exacerbating socio-political divisions.