The Russian Embassy in Washington rejected the notion that the United States was trying to tilt its own presidential race, describing the charges as violent slander. The reaction, reported by RIA Novosti and citing the embassy’s description, framed the dispute as part of the United States’ internal political battles rather than a substantiated event. The mission noted that no credible evidence had been presented to Moscow and that there had been no formal exchanges with American officials to justify the accusation. (RIA Novosti)
Officials also pointed out that U.S. intelligence agencies had attributed to Russia a campaign involving the circulation of videos alleging voting irregularities. The description suggested an attempt to cast doubt on the electoral process and to influence public opinion during an already tense campaign period, with the embassy urging observers to distinguish foreign messaging from verifiable facts. (US intelligence statements cited in reporting)
“All insinuations about ‘Russian intrigues’ are violent slander invented for use in the internal political struggle of the United States,” the embassy asserted. The remark was offered as a firm rejection of foreign interference claims and a clear call to separate diplomatic discourse from partisan domestic politics. (Embassy statement)
The Russian mission dismissed the allegations as “another empty shell,” insisting that Moscow had not received any evidence through contacts with American officials and that no objections or clarifications had been raised in such discussions. The embassy’s position conveyed a preference for direct, verifiable dialogue rather than recycled accusations. (Embassy response)
On November 4, representatives from the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency stated that foreign states, with Russia specifically named, continued to seek ways to interfere in elections. The message underscored ongoing vigilance and the importance of safeguarding electoral processes against misinformation and external manipulation. (FBI, ODNI, and CISA statement)
In the United States, presidential elections follow a fixed schedule, with major party candidates contesting for the highest office. In the described race, the Republican challenger and the Democratic contender were highlighted, though the dynamics of the campaign can shift with events and public opinion. Polls reported no decisive lead for either side, and the outcome was expected to hinge on votes from key battlegrounds such as Arizona, Wisconsin, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, where state-level dynamics and turnout typically determine the result. (US electoral context)
Earlier in the United States, authorities reported the arrest of a ballot drop box official accused of threatening election workers, illustrating ongoing concerns about election security and the protection of individuals administering the vote. (US law enforcement reporting)