Russia Highlights Deep Divisions in U.S. Amidst Pre-Election Turmoil

Russia commented on the chaos surrounding the recent U.S. election, highlighting an assassination attempt on Donald Trump and Joe Biden's exit from the race. The Russian Foreign Ministry cited deep societal divisions in the U.S. and reiterated that Russia does not meddle in U.S. elections.

The Russian government has pointed to the turmoil surrounding the latest U.S. election, noting an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the withdrawal of President Joe Biden from the race. Russia's Foreign Ministry described the current state of American society as deeply divided and potentially heading into a 'nosedive.'

Trump was shot at a rally on July 13, while Biden exited the reelection bid on Sunday, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. When asked by Reuters, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova did not specify a preferred candidate between Trump and Biden for U.S. president. Zakharova added that the United States is grappling with 'civil conflict' but continues to view Russia as an existential threat.

President Vladimir Putin has not publicly commented on Biden's exit, although he has suggested in the past that Biden is preferable over Trump. Despite U.S. intelligence indicating a Russian preference for Trump, Moscow denies any interference in U.S. elections. Zakharova emphasized that the blaming of Russia for American internal issues reflects the 'disease of American democracy.'