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US accuses Russia of election disinformation campaigns. What to know

US Attorney General Merrick Garland gives remarks during a meeting of the Department of Justice’s Election Threats Task Force at the Justice Department in Washington, US, September 4, 2024 [Annabelle Gordon/Reuters]

The United States has announced a range of actions to combat Russian influence in the November 2024 presidential election, as the Biden administration tries to prevent outsiders from swaying votes.

Two employees of the Russian state media network RT, previously known as Russia Today, were indicted, dozens of internet domains were seized for “malign influence campaigns” and a new visa restriction policy was introduced as part of the efforts to check foreign influence.

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