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The US State Department announced new sanctions on Russian state media on Friday, accusing a Kremlin news outlet of working hand-in-hand with the Russian military and running fundraising campaigns to pay for sniper rifles, body armour and other equipment for soldiers fighting in Ukraine.
While the outlet, RT, has previously been sanctioned for its work to spread Kremlin propaganda and disinformation, the allegations announced on Friday suggest its role goes far beyond influence operations.
Instead, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said RT is a key part of Russia’s war machine and its efforts to undermine its democratic allies.
RT has also created websites posing as legitimate news sites to spread disinformation and propaganda in Europe, Africa and elsewhere, officials said.
They say the outlet has also expanded its use of cyber operations with a new unit with ties to Russian intelligence.
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