Officials identified fake websites and political ads during Moldova’s election and false Zelenskyy videos aimed at weakening public support.
The UK imposed sanctions on Russian media and ideological outlets to counter information warfare from hostile foreign states.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper sanctioned the Telegram channel Rybar, the Foundation for Compatriot Rights, and the Centre for Geopolitical Expertise, linked to Russia’s GRU and far-right networks.
She also sanctioned two China-based firms for extensive cyberattacks against the UK and its allies.
Hybrid Threats Endanger Democracies
Cooper warned that Britain and its partners face hybrid attacks designed to damage infrastructure, weaken interests, and disrupt democratic systems.
She said adversaries use sabotage and disinformation campaigns that flood social media with AI-generated or manipulated videos.
These efforts aim to erode Western support for Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Officials cited Moldova’s election interference and false Zelenskyy videos as recent examples of targeted manipulation.
International Unity Remains Critical
Cooper delivered her address on the 100th anniversary of the Locarno Treaties, which secured peace across Europe after World War I.
She stressed global cooperation while warning that US President Donald Trump’s actions undermine alliances and raise doubts about NATO commitments.
Cooper said her meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the United States’ strong support for NATO.
