The United States on Friday released a U.S. intelligence assessment sent to more than 100 countries that found Moscow is using spies, social media and Russian state-run media to erode public faith in the integrity of democratic elections worldwide.

WASHINGTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday released a U.S. intelligence assessment sent to more than 100 countries that found Moscow is using spies, social media and Russian state-run media to erode public faith in the integrity of democratic elections worldwide.

“This is a global phenomenon,” said the assessment. “Our information indicates that senior Russian government officials, including the Kremlin, see value in this type of influence operation and perceive it to be effective.”

A senior State Department official, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity, said that Russia was encouraged to intensify its election influence operations by its success in amplifying disinformation about the 2020 U.S. election and the COVID-19 pandemic.

    • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmus.orgEnglish
      432·
      1 year ago

      edit: seen as aggresive, made more passive

      Pointing out the hypocrisy on both US and Russia, okay…

      Learning only one view will not help our country improve, it is best to learn opposing views as well.

        • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmus.orgEnglish
          419·
          1 year ago

          I would say both countries are run by the wealthy oligarchy.

          Russia has Vlad and his henchmen vs. in the US we have our billionaires influencing all of our laws, with lobbyists (legal corruption).

          • PeleSpirit@lemmy.worldEnglish
            161·
            1 year ago

            But we have elections, whereas putin has theater. Again, how long have you been a US citizen?

          • cabron_offsets@lemmy.world
            4·
            1 year ago

            Bruv, you’re fucked in the head if you see the two countries as equivalent with regard to rulership. You could stand outside the White House with a big sign that says “Fuck Biden” and no one would give a flying shit. Try the equivalent in Russia.

        • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmus.orgEnglish
          114·
          1 year ago

          Aggressive, how am I. Can you tell over the internet? Am I typing aggressively?

          I am sorry if it seems that way.

          Internet talks are hard to see, if one is being aggressive or just having fun openly disagreeing with people.

          I tend to give the benefit of the doubt, when talking on the internet, until proven hostile by other party.