The real difference I suppose is that the Russians are up front about their funding/involvement and the Americans like to hide in the background.
Kind of reminds me of the old saying "stop lying about me or I'll start telling the truth about you".
I think your post was intended for me. Knock yourself out, show us the link with the U.S. State Department.
Also, I am not aware that RT is upfront about its Russian government ownership. On its site, it refers to itself as an “Autonomous Nonprofit Organization”.