Kremlin Criticizes Putin Mentions in U.S. Debate

The recent presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has sparked significant reactions from various quarters. Republicans criticized Trump for missing opportunities to effectively challenge Harris, while Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, praised Harris for her strong performance. Trump has become noncommittal about participating in future debates, despite previous enthusiasm. The debate also drew sharp reactions from Russia, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressing discontent over the use of Vladimir Putin's name in U.S. political discourse. Peskov emphasized that Russia did not appreciate being dragged into the internal political struggles of the U.S. and urged the candidates to refrain from mentioning Putin.