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Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms

Published October 23, 2026 5:40 pm • Updated October 24, 2026 5:07 am •
Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms
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Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.

Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.

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