He United States Department of State accused this Friday Russia of carrying out covert operations with the aim of destabilizing the Government of Javier Milei and referred to “malign acts” carried out by the Kremlin.
In its complaint, the US government claims that its Russian counterpart used a media outlet to attack the entourage of the Head of State through covert tactics.Russia participates in operations aimed at destabilizing the Argentine government“, they assured from Washington.
The US agency notes that the task is focused on “covertly recruiting and paying social media personalities“.
The United States’ complaint against Russia
According to the US State Department, the Russian authorities carry out these “evil acts” through the Russian channel RT and its subsidiariesThe official US statement claims that the Russian state media outlet would also be involved in hidden influences in other parts of the world.
In detail, the State Department assured that the media uses its state funding to “covertly recruiting and paying social media personalities“The objective, they denounced, would be disseminate content aligned with Moscow’s interests.
In addition, the accusation also targets RT employees, who are accused of using intelligence tactics and shell companies to hide the true goal of covert activities that seek to “interfere” in the political dynamics from various countries, among which Argentina stood out.
Antony BlinkenUS Secretary of State, detailed that the chain has in its possession “cyber capabilities” to achieve its objective. In addition, the senior US official assured that RT stopped being a media outlet to become “a de facto arm of Russia’s intelligence apparatus”.
“The United States respects and defends freedom of expression, including when it comes to media outlets that spread government propaganda,” Blinken said. However, the Secretary of State warned that they will not allow RT and other actors continue to support Russia’s “malign activities.”
Previously, the US government announced measures that include everything from economic sanctions up to possible criminal proceedings against the chainThe US government points out that the media is seeking to interfere in future presidential elections that will face Kamala Harris and Donald Trump next November 5th.
US Elections: When will the next debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take place?
The complaint by Blinken and the US State Department comes amid a tense context ahead of this year’s presidential elections, which will see Harris and Trump face off for a place in the White House. Last Tuesday, the candidates had his first presidential debate and the campaign teams are finalizing details for a second meeting.
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On Tuesday, September 10, at the ABC News studio in Philadelphia, Harris and Trump They exchanged attacks on key issues in American politics, including the economy, the role of the State, immigration and abortion. After the first meeting, both candidates are expected to face each other next September 25th.
Despite the expectation, the meeting It has not yet been confirmed by campaign staff. The event will reportedly be broadcast on NBC News, but details such as location, moderators and final date are subject to change.
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