US Issues Sanctions Against Russian Intelligence Officers for Interfering in Local Election

The US imposed sanctions on two Russian intelligence officers for attempting to influence a local American election.
Yegor Popov and Alexei Sukhodolov supervised individuals indicted for spreading pro-Russia propaganda to impact US politics.
Popov was the primary handler of Alexander Ionov, who recruited US political groups to spread Russia's messages.
The sanctions are the latest US effort to disrupt Russia's influence operations targeting democratic institutions.
The officers worked with Ionov to interfere in the election, according to the US Treasury Department.