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News in English (USA) / 23.10.2026 / 06:00

Russia Steps Up Covert Influence Campaign Targeting U.S. Elections

Recent reports indicate that Russia has intensified its efforts to undermine U.S. democratic processes, particularly targeting candidates supportive of Ukraine ahead of the midterm elections. Lawmakers have revealed that Russian operatives are disseminating misinformation, including fake videos aimed at Democratic candidates such as James Talarico, who has faced unfounded allegations of sexual assault propagated through AI-generated content. U.S. intelligence assessments confirm the existence of a covert campaign intending to destabilize the electoral landscape by leveraging bots and disinformation tactics to favor Republican candidates. Analysts warn that these efforts are designed to exacerbate internal divisions within the United States and question the integrity of the electoral process as Election Day approaches.
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