US: RT Is a FRONT For Russian Spy Agency!

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September 19, 2024

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The US State Department has accused RT, a Russian government-backed media outlet, of operating as an effective wing of Russian intelligence services. This is not exactly a new revelation, as RT is already known to be a Russian state-backed media outlet. What’s interesting is that the State Department is sanctioning two additional individuals and three entities, including RT’s parent company, alleging that new intelligence shows RT is not just providing unreliable news and disinformation, but is engaged in covert influence activities aimed at undermining American elections and democracy, functioning as a de facto arm of Russia’s intelligence apparatus.

RT, of course, is not taking this accusation seriously, mocking the State Department and calling them “idiots.” The State Department, on the other hand, claims that RT is involved in a vote-buying campaign in Moldova, attempting to buy influence by creating shell companies to support pro-Russian candidates in an effort to undermine democratic processes. RT is also accused of having a cyber unit embedded within their entity, allegedly working with Russian intelligence agencies.

I’m a bit skeptical, as the State Department has a history of making bold claims without providing concrete evidence. The notion that RT is involved in de facto activities of Russian intelligence agencies is not exactly new, and I think it’s common knowledge that media outlets, including RT, often have close ties with their respective governments. What’s more, the US has its own intelligence agencies, like the NSA, which collects and analyzes vast amounts of data without a warrant.

The concerns about RT engaging in lethal aid for the Russian military in Ukraine, and the State Department’s decision to sanction them, are a bit more serious. However, it’s worth noting that the State Department is not the Department of Justice, and this is not exactly a clear-cut case of intellectual property theft or espionage. The real question is what exactly did RT do that warrants these sanctions?