Dimitri Simes, a Russian-American political pundit and former adviser to Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, has been indicted for violating U.S. sanctions by working for the sanctioned Russian state TV network Channel One Russia. Simes and his wife, Anastasia, allegedly received over $1 million, along with benefits such as a personal car, Moscow apartment stipend, and a team of employees while working for the network since June 2022. The Justice Department claims their actions undermine U.S. national security, particularly amidst ongoing tensions with Russia due to its aggression in Ukraine. Additionally, both Simes are charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering linked to art purchases for a sanctioned Russian oligarch. The couple is currently believed to be residing in Russia and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Simes was previously mentioned in the Mueller report concerning Russian interference in the 2016 election, but he had not faced charges until now.