the Kremlin requested that the two U.S. presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, "leave Vladimir Putin alone."
We Don't Like This
This plea came after the Russian leader's name was frequently mentioned during their recent debate.
Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Kremlin, expressed frustration that Putin's name was used as a political tool in the domestic U.S. election discourse.
"We do not like this at all. We hope they will leave our president alone," Peskov stated during his daily press briefing, according to EFE and Agerpres.
Peskov admitted he had not watched the debate live due to time zone differences but was surprised to see Russia mentioned so often. Moscow media reported that Harris and Trump referenced Putin 12 times and discussed Russia and Ukraine 11 times during their televised debate.
Peskov had previously stated that the Kremlin would not be watching the Harris-Trump debate, as reported by Digi24
Dismissed Trump's Claim
The Kremlin spokesperson also indicated that the overall U.S. stance, regardless of the party, remains hostile towards Russia. However, Peskov emphasized that it is up to American voters to evaluate the candidates, as Russia has its own issues to address.
He also dismissed Donald Trump's claim that a single phone call could resolve the Ukraine conflict. Peskov argued that the conflict would end when the U.S. ceases to use Ukraine as a tool against Russia.
In response to recent comments, Vladimir Putin expressed support for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, noting that Trump imposed more sanctions on Russia than any previous president. Putin speculated that Harris might impose fewer sanctions if elected, suggesting a potential shift in U.S. policy.
