Officials identified fake websites and misleading political ads in Moldova’s election and false videos attacking Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
The UK imposed sanctions on Russian media outlets and ideological groups to counter foreign information warfare.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper targeted Telegram channel Rybar, a GRU-linked foundation, and Aleksandr Dugin’s think-tank for spreading disinformation.
She also sanctioned two China-based companies for wide-ranging cyberattacks against the UK and its allies.
London Warns of Hybrid Threats
Cooper said hostile actors threaten infrastructure, undermine national interests, and interfere in democratic systems.
She labelled these campaigns Russian information warfare and stressed the UK actively defends itself.
She highlighted sabotage and social media disinformation using AI-generated and manipulated videos to weaken Western support for Ukraine.
Officials cited Moldova’s election interference and fabricated Zelenskyy content as recent examples.
Urgent Call for International Unity
Cooper delivered her remarks on the 100th anniversary of the Locarno Treaties, which strengthened European peace after World War I.
She urged global cooperation as President Trump disrupted alliances and questioned US NATO commitments.
Cooper confirmed her talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed America’s strong support for NATO.
