U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russian Entities for Disinformation Campaigns

The sanctions target individuals and companies accused of creating fake websites to mimic legitimate news outlets.

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned two Russian companies and their founders for operating over 60 websites impersonating legitimate news organizations.
The disinformation efforts aimed at interfering in U.S. elections and undermining trust in democratic institutions globally.
Washington's actions are part of ongoing efforts to expose and counter Kremlin-directed malign influence operations.
The sanctioned entities are accused of working directly under the Russian Presidential Administration's direction.
These measures come as tensions between the U.S. and Russia escalate, partly due to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.