Biden Administration Accuses Russia of Election Interference, Announces Sanctions

The Biden administration has accused Russia of attempting to influence the US presidential election through disinformation and propaganda. Sanctions and visa restrictions have been imposed on leaders of RT, a state media organization. This highlights the US government's concerns and planned legal actions against those involved.

The Biden administration has accused Russia of a comprehensive effort to influence the US presidential election through the spread of disinformation and the use of unwitting American influencers. The actions, detailed on Wednesday, include sanctions against leaders of RT, a state media organization required by the Justice Department to register as a foreign agent, as well as visa restrictions.

Previously, intelligence agencies charged Russia with using disinformation to interfere in elections. The upcoming announcement from Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to emphasize the depth of US concerns and indicate potential legal actions against those implicated.

In a recent speech, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco identified Russia as the primary threat to the election, mentioning Iran's hack attempts on the Trump and Biden campaigns. Special attention is focused on Russia's cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns targeting specific voter demographics in swing states, using state media and fake social media accounts to manipulate public opinion and election outcomes.

(With inputs from agencies.)