The Biden administration is set to accuse Russia of engaging in a sustained effort to influence the 2024 US elections through the use of Kremlin-run media and other online platforms to disseminate disinformation targeted at US voters. This information comes from six sources familiar with the matter.
On Wednesday, the US is expected to take several actions to address these alleged Russian efforts. This includes publicly condemning the actions by the White House and the Justice Department announcing law enforcement measures to target the covert Russian campaign, as per the sources.
A key focus of the US announcement will be the Russian state media network, which officials view as a crucial component of Kremlin propaganda efforts.
According to four sources, the Russian disinformation operation involves the use of both American and non-American individuals to launder the information.
These forthcoming actions represent the Biden administration's most significant public response to date regarding alleged Russian influence operations aimed at American voters. Following last month's accusation against Iran for attempting to hack both the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns, the expected actions on Wednesday underscore the ongoing concern among US officials regarding Russia's role as a foreign influence threat in the upcoming election.
