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US seizes over 30 websites used in massive Russian disinformation plan

The US has charged Russian state media executives and sanctioned Kremlin-linked broadcasters for a campaign to interfere with the presidential election.
Attorney General Merrick Garland accused RT of paying a Tennessee firm $10 million to create content promoting hidden Russian messaging.
A Treasury official stated that RT and other media engaged in a campaign to recruit unwitting American influencers for disinformation.

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