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Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms

NPR News •
October 23, 2026 • 09:40 PM
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Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.

Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms

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