The Russian President Vladimir Putin He once again intervened in the American political scene with sarcastic comments that rekindled concerns about foreign interference in the presidential election. USA. During a forum, the leader of the Kremlin expressed his support, apparently ironic, for the Democratic candidate Kamala Harrisin response to recent accusations of interference by Moscow.
With a smile, the Russian president said that “if the president Joe Biden recommends Harris, we will also support her,” referring to the Democratic candidate with a tone that some interpreted as a mockery. The reference to the “contagious laughter“The current vice president only added a sarcastic nuance.
The White House He was quick to react, with the spokesman for the Security Council, John Kirbydemanding that the Russian autocrat “stop interfering” in the elections, recalling that “only Americans have the right to decide the future of their country.”
The relationship between Moscow y Washington is historically tense, and the Russian president is especially critical of US domestic politics. He has repeatedly said that the American system is “rotten,” suggesting that it is in no position to offer lessons in democracy to the world.
American analysts believe that, despite these statements, the Kremlin chief prefers Donald Trump as his next president. The former US president has repeatedly expressed his admiration for the Russian leader and promised to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine “within 24 hours.”
The war in Ukraine is a crucial issue in the presidential race, where the candidates present contrasting positions. While that the Republican leader While Trump said he would reduce military and financial support for kyiv, the Democratic candidate reiterated his commitment to support the country “without reservation,” stressing the importance of maintaining sanctions against Russia.
In this context, the Biden administration implemented various sanctions against Russian individuals and entities in response to attempts to interfere in the elections.
Finally, the electoral context is also overshadowed by the scandal surrounding the son of the current Democratic president, Hunter Biden, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion. The case, which could have revealed compromising details of his private life, avoided going to trial but remains a potentially damaging element in the Democratic campaign.
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2024-09-10 18:29:29