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.

WASHINGTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - 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.

    • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmus.orgEnglish
      424·
      1 year ago

      I would say both countries are run by the wealthy oligarchy.

      Russia has Vlad and his henchmen vs. in the US we have our billionaires influencing all of our laws, with lobbyists (legal corruption).

      • PeleSpirit@lemmy.worldEnglish
        161·
        1 year ago

        But we have elections, whereas putin has theater. Again, how long have you been a US citizen?

              • PupBiru@kbin.social
                6·
                1 year ago

                russian elections to not meet the standard of free and fair elections… thus, russia has theatre

                • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmus.orgEnglish
                  16·
                  1 year ago

                  I think it is just me, trying to equate the similarities in governments, but you are right they are at different levels of corruption.

                  Russia is far more noticeable, in the legal sense, whereas in the US it is legal (lobbying).

                  It is a big difference, thank you for that.

      • cabron_offsets@lemmy.world
        4·
        1 year ago

        Bruv, you’re fucked in the head if you see the two countries as equivalent with regard to rulership. You could stand outside the White House with a big sign that says “Fuck Biden” and no one would give a flying shit. Try the equivalent in Russia.