Kremlin operatives deployed digital influence operations to spread divisive content across social media ahead of the November 2026 US midterm elections. U.S. intelligence officials found that Russia is using AI-generated fakes that mimic reports from CNN and BBC to undermine trust in the democratic process. One fabricated New York Times video featuring Jamie Lee Curtis garnered nearly 200,000 views before her publicist debunked the claims.

The operation focuses on creating general chaos rather than supporting a specific political party, although all targets identified so far are Democrats in Senate races. Intelligence assessments indicate the effort is less extensive than previous campaigns as Moscow prioritizes cash for the war in Ukraine. Officials reported no evidence that Russia attempted to compromise voting machines or electronic systems.