The Kremlin has condemned the United States for what it calls 'unacceptable pressure' on Russian media following Washington's sanctions and charges against several Russian journalists and media executives, including RT's top editors. The U.S. actions are part of a broader effort to combat alleged Russian interference in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. Russian TV contributor Dimitri Simes and his wife were charged with violating U.S. sanctions, while RT and its executives face sanctions for attempting to influence U.S. political outcomes. Moscow has vowed retaliatory measures against American media, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov and foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticizing the U.S. for trying to suppress Russia's perspective and labeling the actions as political maneuvers to incite fear. Russia plans to impose its own restrictions on U.S. media in response.