The company “Microsoft“ has detected within the last 45 days Russian online campaigns in the US, which aim to influence this year's US presidential elections, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA, specifying that the activity of subversive activity was weaker compared to previous elections .
According to a report by experts engaged in the study by the firm, Russian-linked profiles on the Internet are spreading content that aims to divide American society, including on the topic of American aid to Ukraine, which is defending itself against Russia.
The activity is weaker compared to previous elections, but the research experts of “Microsoft“ warn that this may just be the beginning.
The Russian embassy in Washington did not respond to Reuters' request for comment, but the agency recalled that the Kremlin said last month that it would not interfere in the American elections in November. Russia has denied US accusations of alleged meddling in the US presidential elections in both 2016 and 2020.