UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his first UN General Assembly speech on September 22-23, 2026 to accuse Russia of spreading lies and disinformation enhanced by artificial intelligence as an attack on democratic society, and announced plans for a new domestic center to counter the threat. The Kremlin called his speech short-sighted and accused him of stirring anti-Russian sentiment.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday evening accused Russia of spreading lies and disinformation in what he said was an “attack” on society as he revealed plans for a new disinformation center at the heart of his government.
In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham accused Russia of spreading lies and disinformation in an "attack" on society. (Source: Bloomberg)
Kremlin says UK Burnham's decision to stir up anti-Russian sentiment in UN speech was short-sighted Reuters
MOSCOW, Sept 23 - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham had unwisely chosen to stir up anti-Russian sentiment in a speech to the UN General Assembly in which he accused Russia of spreading lies and disinformation, something it said would do nothing to ease tensions in Europe.
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