Russia’s Election Interference Went as Well as Their War in Ukraine

Pro-Kremlin figures in Russia might have to rethink their boasts about Moscow’s ability to shape American politics after an anticipated red wave in this week’s midterm elections failed to materialize. Russian state media were rooting for significant Republican gains in the hope that the party could shift the dial on U.S. policy towards the war in Ukraine. Vladimir Solovyov started his radio show Full Contact (Polny Contakt) on Tuesday by saying, “Happy interference in the U.S. elections day.” Given the GOP’s rhetoric on the campaign trail, supporters of Ukraine feared that U.S. aid to Kyiv could be affected if the…