Biden Administration Unveils New Evidence of RT’s Role in Russian Intelligence Operations Worldwide

The Biden administration on Friday launched a major diplomatic campaign to curb the global influence of RT (formerly Russia Today), revealing new declassified US intelligence that shows RT’s deep integration with Russian intelligence operations. The US State Department’s findings suggest RT has been engaging in covert influence activities, including cyber operations, military procurement, and disinformation campaigns. The administration aims to provide countries with information about the risks associated with RT’s activities, making it more difficult for the network to operate globally.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that RT possesses cyber capabilities and engages in covert operations, with a specific intelligence unit embedded within RT for over a year, tasked with global influence efforts. These findings show RT’s activities extend beyond propaganda, playing a crucial role in Russia’s broader intelligence and military objectives.

In addition, RT leaders allegedly facilitated a crowdfunding campaign to provide military equipment, such as sniper rifles and drones, to Russian soldiers in Ukraine. The US believes these operations not only spread disinformation but also undermine democratic processes in countries worldwide.

The US diplomatic push follows last week’s federal charges against RT employees involved in covertly funding a US company to produce content aimed at swaying American public opinion ahead of the 2024 elections.