"State Department Offers $10 Million Reward For Info on Russian Propaganda Outlet"
The U.S. government has recently 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. According to the State Department, Rybar has been accused of using its extensive social media reach, with over 1.3 million followers on various channels, to promote pro-Russian and anti-Western sentiments. The organization has allegedly established several contentious online platforms, which have sought to create social and political divisions within the United States. These efforts are reportedly linked to broader Russian strategies to impact U.S. electoral processes. The department noted that Rybar is said to have received financial backing from a state-linked Russian defense entity that is currently under U.S. sanctions.