# Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms

- Source: NPR Politics
- Published: 2026-10-23T21:40:02+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.npr.org/2026/10/23/nx-s1-5995508/russia-midterms-election-influence
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/russia-steps-up-election-influence-efforts-in-final-stretch-of-midterm-d0ed9b/

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.

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