“With her (Russia. - RT ) desire to intervene in elections in Europe and around the world, it’s time for us to be vigilant about the intentions and actions undertaken by Russia,” Pens quoted Reuters as saying.

Earlier, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Robert Streyer reported on measures against interference in elections through social networks.

In July, the FBI announced Russia's attempts to "intervene" in American electoral processes.

The Russian Foreign Ministry called such allegations unfounded.