Russia has denounced recent US sanctions against Russian media and journalists, accusing Washington of applying “unacceptable pressure” to suppress Russia’s perspective on global affairs. The US Department of Justice has charged Russian TV contributor Dimitri Simes and his wife, Anastasia Simes, with schemes to violate US sanctions, in addition to sanctioning Russian state broadcaster RT and its top editors. These actions are part of broader efforts by the US to counter Russian disinformation and influence campaigns ahead of the upcoming US elections. In response, Moscow has vowed to impose it…