We never interfered in the American elections
– Tell Dmitry Peshkov Kremlin spokesman when he lectured students about stereotypes about Russia.
We have no intention of interfering this time either. We don't dictate how we live, but we don't want others to dictate to us either
– said the official spokesman, adding that they do not allow interference from outside in the Russian presidential elections in March, and that they are not interested in criticism from the West. Russian President Vladimir Putin Regarding his possible re-election.
Robert S. Mueller A 2019 US special counsel report concluded that Russia “interfered extensively and systematically in the 2016 presidential election,” while US intelligence said Russia interfered in the 2020 election.
In 2021, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence reported that Putin authorized a series of targeted influence operations Joe Biden Disqualification of his candidacy Donald Trump He had support.
Incidentally, a few weeks ago Putin said that a Biden presidency would be better for Russia than a Trump presidency, although many believed that the Russian president was just being sarcastic.
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