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Putin Knew of Russian Efforts to Meddle in 2024 US Election: White House

Russian President Vladimir Putin was aware of efforts by state-funded news outlet RT to meddle in the 2024 US presidential election, according to the White House. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed Putin's involvement after Washington indicted two RT employees and sanctioned its top editors.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was aware of efforts by state-funded news outlet RT to meddle in the 2024 US presidential election, according to the White House.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed this assertion after Washington indicted two RT employees and sanctioned its top editors.

'We believe Mr. Putin was witting of these actions,' Kirby stated.

'He was witting of RT's activities.'
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