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Russia is expanding its state-backed media presence globally through RT and Sputnik, especially in regions like Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, despite Western restrictions and bans. This expansion aims to influence public opinion, undermine Western narratives, and bolster Russia's geopolitical position, raising concerns about disinformation and the future of global democracy.
The head of RT, Margarita Simonyan, has called for the assassination of US Senator Lindsey Graham after a video clip of his comments during a meeting with the President of Ukraine was edited to make it seem like he said the deaths of Russians in the invasion were "the best money we've ever spent." Graham actually said that US aid to Ukraine was a valuable investment in global security. Simonyan invoked the name of a Soviet Lieutenant General involved in several major intelligence operations, including the assassination of Leon Trotsky, and ominously pointed out that "it's not even hard" to carry out an assassination.