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They are children compared to Putin in the art of geopolitical manipulation. If he didn't wield his skills so malignantly, I'd be impressed.

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What's the evidence for Russian involvement in the Brazil election?

As far as I can see it's pretty thin. US interence on the other hand has been open.

https://thebostonreport.com/2026/10/11/russia-brazil-electio...

Oh, in this particular case they have no need, as both candidates are friendly to Russia.

This analysis suggests that the Bolsonaro camp is potentially split - particuarly around BRICS versus Washington alignment.

https://russiancouncil.ru/en/news/russian-and-brazilian-expe...

Indeed Russia has had over 20 years of covert operations and generally different philosophy of how to influence a country to your will than the Americans.

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