A U.S. government cable said that Kremlin-run outlets had scaled up their efforts across Latin America, seeking to turn people against the United States and garner support for Russia.
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How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions
Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.
Moscow Expels 2 German Journalists Over Allegations of Closing Russian TV Bureau
The German government denied it had taken action against Russia’s Channel One office in Berlin but said two Russian journalists no longer had residency permits.
Russian Disinformation Targets U.S.-Backed Anti-Malaria Campaign
Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust of the West.
How the Kremlin Might Get Past RT Bans to Spread Its Message
Social media companies may try to ban RT, the Russian state media broadcaster. But the network has proved in the past to be a wily adversary when confronted with efforts to silence it.
Meta Plans to Ban the Russian TV Network RT
The owner of Facebook and Instagram said it would bar Russian media outlets including RT, while YouTube is removing channels it had already blocked.
U.S. Accuses Russian TV Network of Conducting Covert Intelligence Acts
Sanctions announced on Friday are an effort to undercut RT by making it difficult for the network to conduct global business in dollars.
Toronto Film Festival Pulls Documentary on Russian Soldiers
The festival canceled the screenings of “Russians at War,” which has been criticized as Kremlin propaganda. The filmmaker has said it is an antiwar film.
U.S. Charges American Commentator Who Works for Russian State TV
Dimitri K. Simes, who was an adviser to Donald J. Trump’s first campaign, and his wife, Anastasia Simes, are accused of violating U.S. sanctions.
U.S. Announces Plan to Counter Russian Influence Ahead of 2024 Election
American spy agencies have assessed that the Kremlin favors former President Donald J. Trump, seeing him as skeptical of U.S. support for Ukraine.