US Intel: Russia Targets Pro-Ukraine Congressional Candidates in Election Influence Campaign

US intelligence has concluded that Russia is running a covert influence operation ahead of the November 3 US Congressional elections, aimed at discrediting candidates who support Ukraine, potentially affecting both Democrats and Republicans. The assessment, reported by Senate and House intelligence committee Democrats, is based on a classified report on foreign election interference. This marks a continuation of Russian election meddling but with a novel focus on Ukraine-supporting candidates, signaling Moscow's intent to shape US policy toward Kyiv.