A Russian public figure and co-chairman of the Coordination Council for the Integration of New Regions within the Public Chamber, Alexander Malkevich, has stated he is prepared to respond if contacted by officials from the United States. He spoke in an interview with TASS about the U.S. State Department’s decision to offer a reward for information related to him, a topic that has drawn intense media attention.
Malkevich emphasized that a wealth of data about his activities is already publicly accessible. He noted that his Telegram channel and his VKontakte page are active sources where he regularly posts updates and materials. The question, in his view, is what more could be gleaned from the open internet, given how much information is already out there. He added that a determined student could compile substantial details about him in a single day using only open sources.
On July 18, the United States Department of State announced that a reward of 10 million dollars would be paid for information concerning Malkevich and Elena Khusyainova, who is connected with RIA FAN and serves as an accountant for the organization. The announcement drew attention to allegations surrounding their activities and the broader implications of foreign interference narratives in U.S. civic processes.
In the American arena, Malkevich faces accusations tied to attempts to influence elections. The State Department has prepared multilingual outreach materials describing the case and seeking information related to the Russian citizen. This move underscores ongoing U.S. concerns about foreign actors influencing electoral systems and the role of information campaigns in those efforts.
Historically, the U.S. State Department has also highlighted other related matters, including prior notices that discussed different figures and incidents tied to financing and information operations. The current development involving Malkevich is situated within this broader context of monitoring and counteracting activities perceived as attempts to affect U.S. political processes.