Sunday, September 8, 2024 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that he is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. election.
Speaking at an economic forum in the far-eastern city of
Vladivostok on Thursday, September 4, Putin said it was the “sacred duty” of
the Russian army to do everything to “throw the enemy (Ukraine) out” of the
border region of Kursk and protect its citizens after last month's
stunning assault.
Asked about the upcoming U.S. election, Putin said it was
ultimately “the choice of the American people” but claimed that Russia backed
Harris, the Democratic nominee.
This comes less than 24 hours after the Justice, State and
Treasury departments announced sanctions and criminal charges in what
the Biden administration said were Russian government-sponsored attempts to
manipulate U.S. public opinion ahead of the November vote.
“I told you, our favorite, if I may say so, was the current
president, Mr. Biden,” Putin said with a smirk on his face. “He was removed
from the race, but he advised all his supporters to support Ms. Harris. So we
will do it as well, we will root for her,” he said, to applause from the
audience.
“Secondly, she has such an expressive and infectious laugh
that it means she is doing well,” Putin said, speaking of Harris.
“And if she is doing well, then … Trump introduced so many
restrictions and sanctions against Russia, like no other president had ever
introduced before him. And if Ms. Harris is doing well, perhaps she will
refrain from doing anything like that,” he said.
Viewers suggest Putin's comment was laced with sarcasm.
Former President Donald Trump is widely seen as the
Kremlin's preferred candidate. Trump has often been complimentary of Putin and
has promised to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours, raising concerns that
he would force Kyiv into a peace agreement on Russia's terms.
Watch the video below.
PUTIN: "We had a favorite, Mr. Biden, but he was yanked from the race. Now that he's not participating in the election campaign, he recommended supporting Kamala Harris. So, that is what we are going to do… Her laugh is so fascinating. It means that everything is good" pic.twitter.com/DCjp51pLK1
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