Moscow (TDI): Russia has dismissed allegations linking it to fake bomb threats at polling stations in key battleground states during the US presidential election, calling the claims “malicious slander.”
The threats, which targeted polling locations in Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, and Wisconsin, were reportedly traced to Russian email domains, though authorities have not found them credible.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that several polling sites in Georgia, including 32 in Fulton County, faced bomb scares, leading to brief evacuations, according to US media.
However, voting resumed after security checks. Similar threats were reported in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona, but none disrupted voting processes.
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Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, pointed the finger at Russia, accusing the country of attempting to sow discord and destabilize the election process.
Meanwhile, Russian officials firmly rejected the accusations, with the embassy in Washington asserting that Moscow respects the will of the American people and does not interfere in domestic affairs.
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Despite concerns, US cyber officials reported no major disruptions to election infrastructure on the day.
