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US Takes Big Measures Against Russia's Election Interference

US Takes Big Measures Against Russia's Election Interference

Above: Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum 2024, September 5, 2024, in Vladivostok, Russia. Image copyright: Contributor/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Spin

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There is a 10% chance of a US-Russia war before 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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