2 weeks ago
8
Vladimir Putin has discussed who his "favourite" US president is, portion attending the Eastern Economic Forum successful Vladivostok, Russia.
The Russian president besides spoke astir Kamala Harris's "infectious laugh" and criticised erstwhile President Donald Trump's sanctions connected the country.
Mr Putin's comments person been met with criticism, with US Security Council spokesman, John Kirby saying "Mr Putin ought to halt talking astir our elections, period. He shouldn't beryllium favouring anybody 1 mode oregon another".
The comments travel astatine a clip of heightened relations betwixt the US and Russia, aft US Attorney General Merrick Garland accused Russia's authorities broadcaster, RT, of paying a Tennessee steadfast $10m to "create and administer contented to US assemblage with hidden Russian authorities messaging".
As a result, Russian authorities media executives person been charged and sanctioned by the US for allegedly interfering with the statesmanlike election.
English (US)