DISINFO: The US, West mobilised to create chaos in Russia, disrupt Presidential elections
SUMMARY
The United States of America, the West as a whole, is mobilised against Russia, to create a chaotic situation in Russia and actually disrupt the presidential elections.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative accusing the West of destabilising Russia, election meddling, anti-Russian policies, and an allegedly belligerent and hostile agenda against Russia.
The purpose is to work up fear, paranoia, and further animosity among the Russian population toward Western countries.
No credible evidence was provided to back the claim.
Russia has for several years refused to invite OSCE election observers for elections in Russia. The last time OSCE observed elections in Russia was in 2018. As the Vice Speaker of the Federation Council, Konstantin Kosachev stated: "The likelihood of the OSCE PA being invited to observe the upcoming presidential elections in Russia is zero."
Russia has been known to repeatedly accuse others of actions it carries out itself. There have been multiple reports documenting Russia's interference in the elections and referendums of democratic countries. Russian interference in the US 2020 election has been established beyond doubt not only by US intelligence but also by law enforcement officials, journalists and researchers. Read also the report "Five European Experiences With Russian Election Interference", about the Russian meddling in the election campaigns in France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
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