The U.S. government has imposed sanctions against the Russian state-controlled media outlet RT, accusing it of facilitating the procurement of weapons for the Russian military's operations in Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that RT was involved in a crowd-funding initiative to support Russia's invasion, raising concerns over its role in spreading misinformation and influencing public opinion. General Michael Langley, head of U.S. Africa Command, expressed worries about Russian disinformation undermining U.S. anti-terrorism efforts in Africa. Meanwhile, RT has been linked to high-profile social media influencers in the U.S. accused of promoting pro-Russia narratives. The situation has drawn criticism and further escalated tensions between the U.S. and Russia, with Russian officials framing the sanctions as part of an ongoing information war. This culminates in a broader context of Russia's influence operations globally, particularly in conflict zones like Ukraine and Africa.