Putin Was Sleeping: Russia on Whether He Watched the Biden-Trump Debate
As the United States geared up for another presidential election, many around the world tuned in to watch the much-anticipated debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. However, one prominent figure was notably absent from the audience: Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Kremlin, Putin did not set an alarm to catch the debate live, maintaining his focus on more pressing domestic issues. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, when asked about Putin’s interest in the debate, humorously deflected, questioning if anyone truly expected the Russian president to wake up in the middle of the night for the event. He emphasized that Russia is preoccupied with significant national concerns, far removed from the internal politics of the United States. Despite this stance of indifference, the outcome of the U.S. election undoubtedly carries weight for Russia. The next American president will significantly impact U.S.-Russia relations, ...
