May Russian President Vladimir Putin use Biden administration support for Ukraine as an excuse to order a new campaign Intervention in American politicsand an assessment of US intelligence officials.
Intelligence agencies have not yet done so found No evidence that Putin allowed the measures to be taken like The one that Russia is believed to have done in 2016 and 2020 presidential elections in support of former President Donald Trump, according to many people familiar with Subject who wire on condition of Anonymity to discuss sensitive findings.
But given Putin’s hatred of the West and his repeated condemnations, of Ukraine, officials believe he may see US support of Ukraine’s resistance was a direct affront to him, giving him additional incentive to target another US election, which is people She said. It hasn’t happened yet clear Which candidates might Russia try to promote or which methods might it attempt? use.
evaluation comes with American Elections system already under pressure. American public remains sharply over The last The presidential election and the ensuing insurrection in the United States Capitol upon supporters of Trump tried to stop the testimony of His loss to President Joe Biden. Trump has repeatedly attacked intelligence officials and claimed investigations of Russian influence on That his campaigns be a political vendetta.
Tensions between Washington and Moscow have reached levels not seen since the end of cold War. The White House is many military support for Ukraine, which launched a strong resistance against Russian forces accused of Commit war crimes, and help enforce them global Sanctions that paralyzed Russia economy.
nothing sign The war will end soon, which some experts say may delay Moscow from seeking revenge while its resources are awash in Ukraine. But “Russian is almost certainly exhausted military After Ukraine going to again double down on hybrid tactics to wreak havoc against us And other countries allies said David Salvo, MP director of German Marshall Fund Alliance for Securing democracy.
in Ukraine and in past Campaigns against Opponents, Russia has been accused of In an effort to spread misinformation, amplify pro-Kremlin voices in West and using Cyber attacks to disrupt governments.
Senior US intelligence officials are still working on plans for a new Center authorized by Congress focus on Campaigns of foreign influence by Russia, China, and other adversaries. Avril Haines, United States director of national intelligence, also Professional CIA officer Jeffrey Weishman was recently appointed to this position of Executive election threats several months after departure of Former CEO, Shelby Pearson.
“Our executive electoral threats continue lead Intelligence Community Efforts against “External threats to the US election,” spokesman Nicole D. Haye said. for Haines, in Declaration. “they were also Continue in work to reach on Legislative requirement to establish an intelligence integration center on Malicious foreign influence, “she added.
this is hi declined to comment on What intelligence officials think of Putin intentions. Russia Embassy in Washington did not respond to the request for comment.
Foreign adversaries have always sought to interfere in American politics, according to investigations of past Elections and indictments against Alleged foreign clients. The United States accused Putin of ordering Impact operations to try help trump in 2020 elections and achieve bipartisan Senate of The 2016 elections confirmed the intelligence findings that Russia used cyber-espionage And information Efforts to strengthen Trump and belittle him as opponents former secretary of Hillary Clinton State.
distinct counsel Robert Mueller almost two-year Investigation found There is no conclusive evidence that Trump campaign conspiracy with Russia, but Muller declined to pass to rule on Whether Trump hinders justice.
