The U.S. State Department has imposed new sanctions on Russia's RT network, accusing it of functioning as a covert arm of Russian intelligence involved in disinformation and influence operations worldwide. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that RT has evolved beyond a media outlet to engage in activities undermining democracies, including acquiring weapons for Russian forces in Ukraine and cyber operations against foreign infrastructure. The accusations are supported by intelligence, some reportedly from RT employees, revealing the network's involvement in targeting elections and inciting political unrest in various countries, including Canada and Moldova. The UK's Foreign Office echoed these concerns, highlighting RT's role in spreading disinformation and inciting political violence. In response, RT dismissed the allegations, asserting their operations are conducted transparently. The coordinated efforts by the U.S., Canada, and the UK aim to counter Russian interference and safeguard democratic processes globally.