Russian officials from President Vladimir Putin claim they are indifferent to the outcome of the upcoming US election. However, the coverage by Kremlin-guided state media clearly favors Donald Trump, portraying him as a strong candidate. State TV has been critical of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, highlighting her moments of laughter and least eloquent statements.
In contrast, Trump and his running mate JD Vance are depicted as sure-footed and sensible, facing sinister forces such as assassination plots. Despite the apparent bias towards Trump, the Kremlin states that the choice of the next US president is solely up to the American people.
While Trump’s relationship with Russia has been mixed, Harris has been vocal in criticizing Putin. Some Russian officials express wariness of both candidates, with concerns about ongoing tensions in US-Russia relations.
As the US election approaches, Moscow remains cautious about the potential outcomes, expecting little change in the relationship between the two countries regardless of who wins.
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