According to prosecutors, the two employees of RT, a Russian outlet formerly known as Russia Today, funneled $10 million to the U.S. media company, which then paid several popular right-wing influencers for their content in one case $400,000 a month.
If the allegations prove correct, they represent a significant escalation, analysts say, and likely capture only a small piece of a larger Russian effort to sway the election.
Jim Ludes stated, "We have seen the smoke for years. Now, here's the fire... I don't wonder if they're doing more of this. I have no doubt."
Intelligence officials noted that Putin's public comments often do not reflect Russia's actual intentions as part of a broader disinformation strategy.
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