Russian President Vladimir Putin's tongue-in-cheek endorsement of Kamala Harris for the 2024 US presidential election has drawn mixed reactions. Putin's comments, made at the Eastern Economic Forum, suggested he prefers Harris due to her 'infectious laugh' and hinted she might be less likely to impose sanctions on Russia. Former President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty on whether to feel insulted or favored by Putin's endorsement. White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby criticized Putin's remarks, urging him to stop commenting on US elections and cease any interference. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that people should interpret Putin's tone and intentions for themselves. This incident adds to Putin's history of meddling in US elections through provocative endorsements.