Russia Warns U.S. Against Using Ukraine War For Votes In 2024 Elections; 'Risk Of Nuclear...'

Deputy Speaker of Russia's Federation Council, Konstantin Kosachev, issued a warning, stating that the United States might escalate the Ukrainian conflict during the 2024 presidential elections if one of the parties requires additional votes. Kosachev also accused Washington of influencing Ukrainian President Zelensky to halt talks with Russia last year and doubted any intentions of returning to negotiations.