09/05/2024

U.S. Accuses Russia of Sophisticated Influence Campaigns Against U.S. Voters

The DOJ said lies were spread via X, YouTube, TikTok and other channels

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said it disrupted Russian-directed foreign malign influence campaigns it referred to as "Doppelganger," that sought to spread Russian government propaganda.

The effort was meant to reduce international support for Ukraine, bolster pro-Russian policies, and influence voters in the U.S. and elsewhere, the Justice Department said.

Separately, the DOJ accused two Russian employees of RT, the Russian state-owned media outlet, of a nearly $10 million scheme to create and distribute content to U.S. audiences while keeping the connection to Russia hidden.

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