Putin jokes that Russia will meddle in 2020 US elections

When asked about concerns that Russia might interfere in the 2020 US elections, Russian President Vladimir Putin replied: 'I'll tell you a secret: Yes, we'll definitely do it,' he said. 'Just don't tell anyone,' he added, in a stage whisper.

Moscow 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.

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