Putin Backs Kamala Harris in U.S. Election with Ironic Twist

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, a shift from his previous preference for Joe Biden. Putin's comments, made at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, include citing Harris's "infectious" laugh as a reason for his preference. He also suggested that since Biden had advised his supporters to back Harris, Russia would follow suit. This change in stance underscores the fluid nature of political alliances on the global stage.

This announcement follows the indictment of two Russian media executives by the U.S. Justice Department over an alleged scheme to influence the November election with pro-Russian propaganda. While U.S. intelligence agencies believe Russia favors Trump due to his perceived lack of commitment to supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, Putin defended Trump by noting that his administration had introduced more sanctions against Russia than any before. Despite this, the White House has urged Putin to refrain from interfering in U.S. elections.