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US sanctions Russia-linked disinformation network for involvement in attempts to influence US election Updated 4:21 PM ET, Mon January 11, 2021 The US Treasury Department building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP) (Photo credit should read ALASTAIR PIKE/AFP/Getty Images) (CNN)The US announced sanctions Monday against a group of Russian-linked Ukrainians, including two people who worked closely with Trump allies to discredit President-elect Joe ...

They supported the efforts of Andrii Derkach, an active Russian agent, the U.S. said Oleksandr Dubinsky speaks in the Verkhovna Rada, the Ukrainian parliament. Log in to access the latest Kharon Briefs on global security threats and sanctions networks. Don’t have an account? Register now for free. Log in

The New York State Bar Association has launched an inquiry into President Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, over his actions since Election Day. The bar association announced Monday it’s investigating whether Giuliani, a former New York City mayor and U.S. Attorney, should lose his membership in the organization, citing his remarks encouraging “trial by combat” before last week’s deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol and his efforts to cast doubt on the presidential election res...

U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions against number of individuals, organizations from Ukraine for meddling in elections 2 min read Washington has included 11 individuals and organizations in the sanctions list for Ukraine, the U.S. Department of the Treasury said on Monday. Seven citizens of Ukraine and Ukraine-based four organizations fell under the sanctions, according to the U.S. Treasury. In particular, this is about the news agency "Only News," the website "Nabu Leaks," the companies "...

In a statement, the State Department said the individuals “have publicly appeared with or affiliated themselves with Derkach through the coordinated dissemination and promotion of fraudulent or unsubstantiated allegations involving a U.S. political candidate.” Petro Zhuravel, Dmytro Kovalchuk, and Anton Simonenko were also designated “for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Derkach....

U.S. sanctions several Ukrainians for ties to efforts to influence 2020 election By (0) Trump campaign attorney Rudolph Giuliani is seen during a news conference on November 19 at Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., which challenged President-elect Joe Bidens electoral victory. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Jan. 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Monday for several Ukrainian nationals it says were tied to a pro-Russian la...

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on several Ukrainian individuals and entities, accusing them of U.S. election interference and associating with a pro-Russian Ukrainian lawmaker linked to efforts by President Donald Trump's allies to dig up dirt on President-elect...

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The United States is taking steps to punish members of a Russian-backed influence operation that sought to interfere with November’s election and damage the campaign of President-elect Joe Biden.  The Treasury Department on Monday announced sanctions against seven people and four companies, all connected to Ukrainian politician Andrii Derkach, previously identified by U.S. officials as a long-time Russian agent.  According to a Treasury Department statement, starting in 2019, the Derkach-led...