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State Department offers $10 million reward for info on Russian propaganda outlet


The U.S. government has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information about the Russian media organization Rybar and its employees

The U.S. government has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information about the Russian media organization Rybar and its employees, amid allegations it’s involved in spreading propaganda aimed at influencing the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The media outlet, which was founded by deceased Russian mogul Yevgeniy Prigozhin, ran online channels inciting discord on issues such as immigration and political alignment, particularly in connection with ongoing conflicts. This initiative is part of a larger crackdown on foreign election interference, reflecting growing concerns over the integrity of democratic processes in the face of international threats.The announcement comes as the State Department has been heavily focused on calling out Russian propaganda.

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