Moscow's Mock Support
expressed support for in the upcoming presidential election, citing her "contagious" laugh and contrasting her with , whom he criticized for imposing sanctions on Russia.
This endorsement came after the U.S. indicted two RT employees and imposed sanctions on Russian state media executives, accusing them of election interference, which Russia vehemently denied.
Election Interference Accusations
The U.S. accused Russia of attempting to influence the 2024 election, including creating fake news sites and funding online influencers to spread pro-Kremlin narratives.
In response to the indictments and sanctions, Russia threatened retaliatory measures against U.S. media, labeling the U.S. actions as a "witch hunt" and an attack on free speech.