US and UK Discuss Russia Security Risk in Back-to-Back Elections
- People familiar with the matter comment on high-level talks
- Fears Russia could pose security risks amid ballot distraction
Officials in Washington and London have discussed security risks that may be triggered if the two countries hold elections around the same time this year.
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The US and UK have held high-level conversations over security risks that may be triggered if the two countries hold elections around the same time later this year, people familiar with the matter said.
Officials in Washington and London are concerned that Russia or other adversaries could see an opportunity for hostile action elsewhere in the world if both countries are preoccupied by a potential handover of power to new administrations.