The Russian government on Wednesday firmly denied allegations of orchestrating false bomb alerts during the US presidential election . Additionally, they dismissed allegations about a Russian scheme to plant explosive devices on aircraft bound for the United States.
Russian ministry of foreign affairs spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Wednesday responded to the US allegations, suggesting America to 'cure its own democracy'. Her statement followed claims from US politicians, including Georgia's Republican secretary of state Brad Raffensperger, who attributed hoax bomb threats at polling stations in key states to Russian operatives.
In the current election cycle, Moscow has denied involvement in the creation of fake videos or the spread of misinformation about voter fraud or terror threats. However, Russia was also accused of orchestrating cyberattacks and spreading fake news to influence voters in the 2016 elections.
Additionally, the Russian embassy to the US, earlier in the day said, "All insinuations about 'Russian machinations' are malicious slander, invented for use in the domestic political struggle of the United States," as quoted by Russian state news agency RIA.
As the United States moves to close the books on a contentious 2024 presidential election, Russian officials are facing fresh allegations of interference in the democratic process. Accusations have been levied by US officials and politicians, blaming Russia for a series of disinformation campaigns aimed at destabilising the election.
The FBI and other US intelligence agencies raised alarms over the spread of false videos and hoaxes in the lead-up to the election. On Election Day, two fake videos purporting to be from the FBI were circulated online, one citing a fabricated terror threat and another alleging voting fraud among prisoners. Both were quickly debunked, but US officials warned that such disinformation would likely continue.
A senior cybersecurity official in the US government, Cait Conley, confirmed on Tuesday that her agency had not detected significant foreign interference impacting the election infrastructure. "At this point, we are not currently tracking any national-level significant incidents impacting security," she said, emphasising the ongoing threat of foreign adversaries attempting to sow discord.
Despite the reassurance from US cybersecurity officials, allegations of Russian interference have persisted. Most notably, disinformation campaigns have focused on spreading false narratives about the legitimacy of the election and fueling partisan divisions. Conley stressed that US agencies remain vigilant, warning that foreign adversaries, including Russia, are intent on undermining American confidence in its democratic institutions.
Meanwhile, Russian political elites have sought to distance themselves from the allegations, while also noting that any attempt to reset relations with Washington would hinge on the outcome of the election. Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, indicated that a potential win for Donald Trump could open opportunities for a new chapter in US-Russia relations, citing the perceived frustration among Americans with the Biden administration's policies.
Russian ministry of foreign affairs spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Wednesday responded to the US allegations, suggesting America to 'cure its own democracy'. Her statement followed claims from US politicians, including Georgia's Republican secretary of state Brad Raffensperger, who attributed hoax bomb threats at polling stations in key states to Russian operatives.
In the current election cycle, Moscow has denied involvement in the creation of fake videos or the spread of misinformation about voter fraud or terror threats. However, Russia was also accused of orchestrating cyberattacks and spreading fake news to influence voters in the 2016 elections.
Additionally, the Russian embassy to the US, earlier in the day said, "All insinuations about 'Russian machinations' are malicious slander, invented for use in the domestic political struggle of the United States," as quoted by Russian state news agency RIA.
As the United States moves to close the books on a contentious 2024 presidential election, Russian officials are facing fresh allegations of interference in the democratic process. Accusations have been levied by US officials and politicians, blaming Russia for a series of disinformation campaigns aimed at destabilising the election.
The FBI and other US intelligence agencies raised alarms over the spread of false videos and hoaxes in the lead-up to the election. On Election Day, two fake videos purporting to be from the FBI were circulated online, one citing a fabricated terror threat and another alleging voting fraud among prisoners. Both were quickly debunked, but US officials warned that such disinformation would likely continue.
A senior cybersecurity official in the US government, Cait Conley, confirmed on Tuesday that her agency had not detected significant foreign interference impacting the election infrastructure. "At this point, we are not currently tracking any national-level significant incidents impacting security," she said, emphasising the ongoing threat of foreign adversaries attempting to sow discord.
Despite the reassurance from US cybersecurity officials, allegations of Russian interference have persisted. Most notably, disinformation campaigns have focused on spreading false narratives about the legitimacy of the election and fueling partisan divisions. Conley stressed that US agencies remain vigilant, warning that foreign adversaries, including Russia, are intent on undermining American confidence in its democratic institutions.
Meanwhile, Russian political elites have sought to distance themselves from the allegations, while also noting that any attempt to reset relations with Washington would hinge on the outcome of the election. Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, indicated that a potential win for Donald Trump could open opportunities for a new chapter in US-Russia relations, citing the perceived frustration among Americans with the Biden administration's policies.
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