U.S. Sanctions Ukrainian Officials Over 2020 Election Meddling

The transcript discusses a lawmaker's alleged involvement in election meddling during the 2020 race. U.S. officials claimed that edited audio recordings of President-elect Biden were released. The Treasury Department accused the lawmaker and his associates of making fraudulent and unsubstantiated allegations against a U.S. political candidate.

What was released by U.S. officials that related to the election?

Who was referred to as the president elect in the context of the allegations?