Biden Administration Responds to Russian Disinformation

The Biden administration announced a series of measures, including criminal charges and sanctions, aimed at countering Russian disinformation that sought to influence the US presidential election. Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighted the use of state media and unwitting American influencers in spreading propaganda.

The Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled a series of measures, including criminal charges, the seizure of internet domains, and sanctions, aimed at combating Russian disinformation campaigns intended to influence the US presidential election.

Attorney General Merrick Garland noted that these actions are in response to Russia's strategic use of state media to recruit unsuspecting American influencers, utilizing them to disseminate propaganda and false information.

The crackdown marks a significant step by the US government to protect electoral integrity and counter malign foreign influence that threatens democratic processes.

(With inputs from agencies.)