The United States on Friday released a U.S. intelligence assessment sent to more than 100 countries that found Moscow is using spies, social media and Russian state-run media to erode public faith in the integrity of democratic elections worldwide.

The United States on Friday released a U.S. intelligence assessment sent to more than 100 countries that found Moscow is using spies, social media and Russian state-run media to erode public faith in the integrity of democratic elections worldwide.

“This is a global phenomenon,” said the assessment. “Our information indicates that senior Russian government officials, including the Kremlin, see value in this type of influence operation and perceive it to be effective.”

A senior State Department official, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity, said that Russia was encouraged to intensify its election influence operations by its success in amplifying disinformation about the 2020 U.S. election and the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Zetta@mander.xyzEnglish
    364·
    1 year ago

    It is a decent place to live for the rich oligarchs, and they intend to keep it that way.

    • pascal@lemm.eeEnglish
      915·
      1 year ago

      It is a decent place to live for the rich oligarch

      Dude, are we still talking about Russia or we switched to America?

      • Honytawk@lemmy.zipEnglish
        102·
        1 year ago

        Just because America has those in spades doesn’t mean Russia has none.

      • SCB@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        The US is not an oligarchy, and that you say this is just a sign of you not recognizing your privilege of not living under an actual oligarchy