www.independent.co.uk Russia's Disinformation Campaign Intensifies Against the UK
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- •Disinformation targeting the UK increased by 15% in September, with over 40,000 stories.
- •False claims include UK missile strikes and exaggerated domestic issues, aiming to erode public trust.
- •The UK government plans to create a National Centre for Information Defence to counter disinformation.
Kremlin-backed media have escalated a disinformation campaign targeting the UK, with over 40,000 stories disseminated in September alone, marking a 15% increase. This campaign aims to undermine public trust in the UK government, portraying it as ungovernable and vulnerable. False narratives include claims of UK missile strikes against Russia and exaggerated reports of domestic chaos. Experts attribute the heightened threat to the UK's support for Ukraine and the evolving relationship between Russia and Donald Trump. The UK government is responding by establishing a National Centre for Information Defence to combat these hostile information attacks.
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2026-09-01
Disinformation surge observed
Kremlin-backed media increased output to over 40,000 stories targeting the UK, a 15% rise from previous months.
Independent2026-11-02
UK government announces new defense center
The UK government revealed plans for a National Centre for Information Defence to combat disinformation threats.
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What types of disinformation are being spread?
False reports include claims of UK missile strikes and exaggerated domestic issues, such as power grid failures.
What is the UK's response to this disinformation?
The UK government plans to establish a National Centre for Information Defence to detect and disrupt hostile information attacks.
How significant is the increase in disinformation?
The output from Kremlin-backed media targeting the UK rose by 15% in September, with over 40,000 stories reported.
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