Not for the first time, there are mixed messages emanating from the Kremlin. The Russian president said he supports Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, while the Kremlin’s extensive propaganda machine is apparently very much behind Donald Trump.

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Putin’s comments, delivered with a wry smile, are at odds with multiple reports and intelligence assessments that have concluded Russia’s propaganda machine has backed Trump since the 2016 U.S. presidential election and is working to help him get reelected this fall.

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For a better understanding of the Kremlin’s hopes for the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, a more accurate picture can be gleaned from looking at Russia’s state propaganda operations.

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    2 months ago

    I think it is more about hoping to deliver kiss of death for Harris, magas don’t really need any supporting arguments one way or the other.

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      2 months ago

      And Trump made mention of just that in the debate. Then in threatened nukes, on behalf of Putin, if the war keeps going against Putin. Scary stuff.