U.S. Officials: Russian Agencies Spreading Coronavirus Disinformation

The transcript discusses allegations by US officials that the Russian government used English language websites to spread disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. These websites, linked to Russia's military intelligence service, published numerous articles either praising Russia's handling of the virus or criticizing the US response. The Kremlin denied these allegations, suggesting that the US is facing significant challenges and dismissing claims of disinformation as unfounded. The transcript concludes with a statement from Stephanie Sandoval.

Which government is accused of using websites to spread disinformation about the coronavirus in the US?

• North Korean government

• Iranian government

• Chinese government

• Russian government

What is the connection between the websites mentioned and Russian intelligence?

• They are linked to Russia's military intelligence service

• They are funded by Russian businesses

• They are part of a Russian educational initiative

• They are operated by Russian civilians

What was the nature of the articles published by the websites linked to Russian intelligence?

• They praised the USA's pandemic response

• They focused on European pandemic responses

• They criticized Russia's handling of the virus

• They praised Russia's handling of the virus and criticized the USA's response

How did the Kremlin respond to the allegations of spreading disinformation?

• They denied the allegations

• They ignored the allegations

• They confirmed the allegations

• They admitted to the allegations

What did the Kremlin spokesperson say about Russia's handling of the pandemic?

• Russia has no problems with the pandemic

• Russia is handling the pandemic better than many other countries

• Russia is struggling more than other countries

• Russia is not affected by the pandemic