The Biden administration Russia of interfering in the upcoming US presidential election, with officials and announced criminal charges against two employees of RT, a Russian state-funded media outlet The administration also said that it had seized 32 internet domains that the Kremlin used to spread disinformation.
The US government has long warned of Russia’s threat to election integrity, with intelligence agencies highlighting the use of disinformation to influence the election.Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco emphasized last month that Russia remains the most significant threat, using sophisticated techniques to target specific voter demographics and swing states.
Criminal charges and seized domains
The Justice Department unsealed charges against the RT employees, accusing them of covertly funding a Tennessee-based company to produce nearly 2,000 videos filled with Russian propaganda. The individuals, who remain at large, used fake identities, and the content creation company was unaware of the deception.
US officials also seized 32 internet domains that were utilized by the Kremlin to propagate Russian propaganda and undermine global support for Ukraine. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that these actions were taken to combat Russia’s efforts to exploit state media and enlist unwitting American influencers to spread disinformation.
Russian tactics include leveraging state media like RT and fake websites to promote anti-US messages. These networks often focus on divisive issues such as immigration and crime. Many Americans may unknowingly encounter content that originated or was amplified by the Kremlin.
Officials from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have revealed that Russia’s interference efforts involve both direct and outsourced digital propaganda. This includes hiring marketing firms within Russia to create and distribute fake content.
The US government has long warned of Russia’s threat to election integrity, with intelligence agencies highlighting the use of disinformation to influence the election.Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco emphasized last month that Russia remains the most significant threat, using sophisticated techniques to target specific voter demographics and swing states.
Criminal charges and seized domains
The Justice Department unsealed charges against the RT employees, accusing them of covertly funding a Tennessee-based company to produce nearly 2,000 videos filled with Russian propaganda. The individuals, who remain at large, used fake identities, and the content creation company was unaware of the deception.
US officials also seized 32 internet domains that were utilized by the Kremlin to propagate Russian propaganda and undermine global support for Ukraine. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that these actions were taken to combat Russia’s efforts to exploit state media and enlist unwitting American influencers to spread disinformation.
Russian tactics include leveraging state media like RT and fake websites to promote anti-US messages. These networks often focus on divisive issues such as immigration and crime. Many Americans may unknowingly encounter content that originated or was amplified by the Kremlin.
Officials from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have revealed that Russia’s interference efforts involve both direct and outsourced digital propaganda. This includes hiring marketing firms within Russia to create and distribute fake content.