Dimitri Simes and his wife Anastasia are charged with violating U.S. sanctions while working for Russian state-owned broadcaster Channel One Russia, receiving over $1 million.
The indictment details Simes’ communications with Russian officials, including Putin, directing him on how to cover sensitive topics like the war in Ukraine.
Simes' previous connections to the Trump campaign and the Mueller report highlight ongoing concerns regarding Russian influence and involvement in American politics.
This recent indictment reflects the Biden administration's broader push to address and counteract Russian influence schemes that mislead and manipulate public opinion.
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