“Ukrainska Pravda” attributed this statement to Budanov, citing anonymous officials at the closed meeting, but other lawmakers say the publication distorted it. HUR has also denied the claim.
Robert Mueller did not disagree with the conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. In fact, his investigation confirmed that Russia engaged in “sweeping and systematic” efforts to influence the election through social media manipulation, cyberattacks, and other methods. However, Mueller’s findings on whether the Trump campaign conspired with Russia or whether President Trump obstructed justice were more nuanced.
Key Points from the Mueller Investigation:
Russian Interference: Mueller unequivocally stated that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to benefit Donald Trump’s campaign. This interference included hacking Democratic emails and spreading disinformation.
No Criminal Conspiracy: While Mueller found numerous contacts between Trump campaign officials and Russian individuals, he did not establish sufficient evidence to prove a criminal conspiracy between the campaign and Russia beyond a reasonable doubt.
Obstruction of Justice: On obstruction, Mueller did not reach a definitive conclusion. His report outlined evidence on both sides but noted that Department of Justice policy prevented him from indicting a sitting president. He explicitly stated that the report “does not exonerate” Trump.
Congressional Testimony: During his 2019 testimony, Mueller rejected claims of “total exoneration” by Trump and emphasized the seriousness of Russian interference, warning it remained an ongoing threat to U.S. democracy.
While Mueller’s investigation found no criminal conspiracy, it highlighted significant ethical concerns and vulnerabilities in U.S. democratic processes exposed by Russian interference.
So, you’re saying Russia does same things the US and other great powers do? The problem with your “argument” here is that nobody actually showed that anything Russia has done actually swayed the election in the US.
While it’s true that both Russia and the United States have engaged in foreign interference, Russia’s approach has been notably different and more pervasive in recent years.
Russia’s election interference efforts have indeed been systematic and far-reaching, often focusing on fanning extremism and undermining democratic institutions rather than direct regime change. Key aspects of Russia’s approach include:
Global reach: Russian interference has been documented in elections across Europe, the United States, and beyond.
Digital tactics: Russia has extensively used cyberattacks, hack-and-leak operations, and online disinformation campaigns to influence elections.
Promoting division: Russian efforts often aim to exacerbate existing societal divisions and promote extremist views, including far-right ideologies.
Long-term strategy: Russia’s interference is part of a broader geopolitical strategy to weaken adversaries by creating doubt, uncertainty, and distrust in democratic institutions.
Evolving sophistication: Russian tactics have become more advanced over time, adapting to new technologies and countermeasures.
While the United States has historically engaged in foreign interventions, often involving regime change through military means, Russia’s recent approach has been more focused on covert influence operations that don’t necessarily involve direct military action. This strategy allows Russia to impact a larger number of countries simultaneously with less risk of direct confrontation.
The scale and persistence of Russian election interference in the last decade have made it a significant global concern, prompting increased awareness and countermeasures from many democratic nations. This widespread and ongoing campaign of influence distinguishes Russia’s recent activities from those of other nations, including the United States, in terms of its scope and potential long-term impact on global democracy.
So your complaint is that the US can no longer do interference around the world unilaterally and that Russia is countering US propaganda with their own. Interesting take there.
Or you could also read these facts:
Robert Mueller did not disagree with the conclusion that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. In fact, his investigation confirmed that Russia engaged in “sweeping and systematic” efforts to influence the election through social media manipulation, cyberattacks, and other methods. However, Mueller’s findings on whether the Trump campaign conspired with Russia or whether President Trump obstructed justice were more nuanced.
Key Points from the Mueller Investigation:
Russian Interference: Mueller unequivocally stated that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to benefit Donald Trump’s campaign. This interference included hacking Democratic emails and spreading disinformation.
No Criminal Conspiracy: While Mueller found numerous contacts between Trump campaign officials and Russian individuals, he did not establish sufficient evidence to prove a criminal conspiracy between the campaign and Russia beyond a reasonable doubt.
Obstruction of Justice: On obstruction, Mueller did not reach a definitive conclusion. His report outlined evidence on both sides but noted that Department of Justice policy prevented him from indicting a sitting president. He explicitly stated that the report “does not exonerate” Trump.
Congressional Testimony: During his 2019 testimony, Mueller rejected claims of “total exoneration” by Trump and emphasized the seriousness of Russian interference, warning it remained an ongoing threat to U.S. democracy.
While Mueller’s investigation found no criminal conspiracy, it highlighted significant ethical concerns and vulnerabilities in U.S. democratic processes exposed by Russian interference.
Citations: [1] https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2019/03/mueller-concludes-investigation/ [2] https://apnews.com/article/f109a539220b41218860fa68176a9c98 [3] https://time.com/5610317/mueller-report-myths-breakdown/ [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mueller_report [5] https://www.acslaw.org/projects/the-presidential-investigation-education-project/other-resources/key-findings-of-the-mueller-report/ [6] https://www.justice.gov/archives/sco/file/1373816/dl [7] https://www.npr.org/2024/09/24/g-s1-24189/mueller-investigator-says-russia-interfered-in-2016-and-in-the-2024-election-too [8] https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/inside-the-mueller-report-a-sophisticated-russian-interference-campaign
So, you’re saying Russia does same things the US and other great powers do? The problem with your “argument” here is that nobody actually showed that anything Russia has done actually swayed the election in the US.
While it’s true that both Russia and the United States have engaged in foreign interference, Russia’s approach has been notably different and more pervasive in recent years.
Russia’s election interference efforts have indeed been systematic and far-reaching, often focusing on fanning extremism and undermining democratic institutions rather than direct regime change. Key aspects of Russia’s approach include:
Global reach: Russian interference has been documented in elections across Europe, the United States, and beyond.
Digital tactics: Russia has extensively used cyberattacks, hack-and-leak operations, and online disinformation campaigns to influence elections.
Promoting division: Russian efforts often aim to exacerbate existing societal divisions and promote extremist views, including far-right ideologies.
Long-term strategy: Russia’s interference is part of a broader geopolitical strategy to weaken adversaries by creating doubt, uncertainty, and distrust in democratic institutions.
Evolving sophistication: Russian tactics have become more advanced over time, adapting to new technologies and countermeasures.
While the United States has historically engaged in foreign interventions, often involving regime change through military means, Russia’s recent approach has been more focused on covert influence operations that don’t necessarily involve direct military action. This strategy allows Russia to impact a larger number of countries simultaneously with less risk of direct confrontation.
The scale and persistence of Russian election interference in the last decade have made it a significant global concern, prompting increased awareness and countermeasures from many democratic nations. This widespread and ongoing campaign of influence distinguishes Russia’s recent activities from those of other nations, including the United States, in terms of its scope and potential long-term impact on global democracy.
Citations: [1] https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2019-11-13/russian-interference-threatens-elections-across-the-world-including-ours/ [2] https://www.csis.org/blogs/strategic-technologies-blog/russia-ramps-global-elections-interference-lessons-united-states [3] https://il.boell.org/en/2022/01/25/global-story-election-interference [4] https://news.yale.edu/2020/08/20/rigged-details-long-history-russian-and-us-electoral-interference [5] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-intelligence-report-alleging-russia-election-interference-shared-with-100-2023-10-20/ [6] https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-disrupts-covert-russian-government-sponsored-foreign-malign-influence [7] https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/new-evidence-shows-how-russias-election-interference-has-gotten-more [8] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/01/05/russia-has-been-meddling-in-foreign-elections-for-decades-has-it-made-a-difference/
So your complaint is that the US can no longer do interference around the world unilaterally and that Russia is countering US propaganda with their own. Interesting take there.
no
whatever you say child
I was gonna chill with you but I guess you’re just a troll on this shit. Too bad. Blocking you’re sad ass.
Bye!