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US Government Strikes Back: Sanctions and Charges Target Russian RT Network Amid Election Interference Claims

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The US government imposes sanctions on the Russian RT network and charges employees for election interference, highlighting ongoing concerns about foreign influence in American democracy.


The United States has taken significant measures against the Russian state broadcaster RT, imposing sanctions and filing criminal charges against two of its employees. These actions are part of a broader effort to combat foreign interference in the upcoming presidential elections. The accusations against RT include hiring American citizens to unknowingly spread Russian propaganda and disinformation, as well as money laundering activities linked to a Tennessee-based content creation company. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the need to protect American democratic institutions from malign foreign influences, particularly from Russia and Iran, amidst ongoing concerns about election integrity.

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