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Putin jokes that Russia will meddle in 2020 US elections
Russian President Vladimir Putin poked fun at the ongoing political crisis in the US by joking about election meddling Wednesday.
Posted — UpdatedBy Nathan Hodge and Olga Pavlova, CNN
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin poked fun at the ongoing political crisis in the US by joking about election meddling Wednesday.
When asked about concerns the Russia might interfere in the 2020 US elections, he replied: "I'll tell you a secret: Yes, we'll definitely do it," Putin said. "Just don't tell anyone," he added, in a stage whisper.
Putin was appearing on a panel at Russian Energy Week, along with OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo and others.
"You know, we have enough of our own problems," Putin continued. "We are engaged in resolving internal problems and are primarily focused on this."
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