US Accuses RT of Ties to Russian Intelligence, Imposes Sanctions Over Fundraising for Military Equipment

Sep 13, 2024, 07:07 PM

The U.S. State Department has accused Russian state media outlet RT of being fully integrated into Russia's intelligence operations globally. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that declassified U.S. intelligence findings reveal RT's involvement in covert influence activities, military procurement, and cyber capabilities. The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on RT and other Russian state media entities, including TV-Novosti and Rossiya Segodnya, for their role in spreading disinformation and raising funds for military equipment used by Russian forces in Ukraine. These fundraising campaigns have provided sniper rifles, night-vision goggles, and generators. The diplomatic campaign aims to counter RT's global influence and inform other countries about the risks associated with its activities.