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Russian President Vladimir Putin was joking when he stated Moscow was supporting Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in November’s U.S. presidential election, Overseas Minister Sergei Lavrov stated in an interview with Sky Information Arabia.

Mr. Putin stated earlier this month that Russia needed Harris to win the competition in a teasing remark that cited her “infectious” snort as a motive to favor her over Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump. The Russian chief’s comment prompted the White Home to say Putin ought to cease commenting on the November 5 election.

“It was a joke,” Mr. Lavrov stated, when requested how a lot the change in U.S. president would have an effect on Russia’s overseas coverage. “President Putin has a very good sense of humour. He typically jokes throughout his statements and interviews.

“I see no long-term variations in our perspective to the present or earlier elections in america, as a result of it’s dominated by the infamous ‘deep state’,” Mr. Lavrov stated, with out giving proof for that assertion.

Mr. Lavrov’s feedback had been printed on the overseas ministry web site on Friday.