US imposes new sanctions on Russian state media

Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused the outlet RT of engaging in "global covert activities".

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The top US diplomat told reporters on Friday that RT is part of a network of Russian-backed media outlets which have sought to covertly "undermine democracy in the United States".

He added that the Russian government has "embedded within RT, a unit with cyber operational capabilities and ties to Russian intelligence".

RT live-streamed Mr Blinken's remarks on X and declared it the "US's latest conspiracy theory".

Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said there should be a "new profession" in the US, of specialist in sanctions imposed on Russia.

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