MOSCOW – The Kremlin said on Jan. 29 that a new U.S. sanctions report expected to be released imminently was an attempt to influence Russia’s presidential election in March, but would fail to influence the vote.
Reuters: Kremlin says US sanctions move attempt to influence Russian elections
Supporters of opposition leader Alexei Navalny take part in a rally calling for a boycott of March 18 presidential elections, Saint Petersburg, Jan. 28.