The Treasury Department alleges that the organizations attempted to spread disinformation related to the presidential race.
The Treasury Department did not name the VP candidate who was targeted.
The United States will remain vigilant against adversaries who would undermine our democracy.
President Joe Biden delivers remarks in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands on Dec. 29, 2024.SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images
Ten Russian state media executives were also sanctioned for allegedly trying to harm public trust in our institutions.
Russia previously attempted toinfluence the 2016 U.S. presidential electionto boost Trump, according to intelligence officials.
