# Andy Burnham calls Russia a hostile actor in misinformation war during UN address

https://mins.news/en/video/70040

- Guardian News, 2026-09-23 04:34 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsGHoigg6CY

> UK prime minister Andy Burnham told the United Nations that Britain would establish a new national centre to combat disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states including Russia. He said Russian agencies had used every available means to spread lies and disinformation and exploit people’s fears.

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