Burnham at UN accuses Russia of disinformation, unveils new defence centre
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Neutral summary
In his first address to the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham accused Russia of waging information warfare and an “industrial-scale assault” on British interests. He announced the creation of a National Centre for Information Defence, tasked with detecting, attributing and disrupting hostile state information attacks, including deepfakes. Bloomberg reported the centre would be placed at the heart of his government. Burnham also warned that AI could enhance Russian disinformation. The Kremlin responded on Wednesday, saying Burnham's decision to stir up anti-Russian sentiment was short-sighted and would do nothing to ease tensions in Europe. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the approach of Burnham and other European leaders flawed. In his speech, Burnham also addressed the future of AI and a new national security deal with the US.
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Outlets: 10. Countries: 3. Facts in the shared core: 4.
Publication timeline
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Bloomberg (outlet profile)
Burnham Warns UN That AI Can Enhance Russian Disinformation. 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 reveale…
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
UK PM Burnham condemns ‘repulsive’ Russian electoral interference. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Russia of information warfare.
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BBC News (outlet profile)
Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech. In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.
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The Mirror (outlet profile)
Russia's chilling reaction as Andy Burnham slams Putin's 'lies and disinformation'. Mr Burnham did not hold back during his address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, accusing Russia of 'preying on peop…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
New UK agency to tackle Russia’s online lies and deepfakes, Burnham tells UN. The National Centre for Information Defence will tackle online lies and deepfakes damaging British interests
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Andy Burnham at the UN: Five key points from Prime Minister's first major international speech. The Prime Minister discussed Russian disinformation, the future of AI, and a new national security deal with the US
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The Independent (outlet profile)
New UK agency to tackle Russia’s online lies, Burnham tells UN
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The National (Scotland) (outlet profile)
Andy Burnham announces new unit to tackle Russian ‘lies and disinformation’. ANDY Burnham has announced a new unit to tackle online misinformation as he warned the UK is facing an “industrial-scale assault” from hostile…
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
Kremlin says UK Burnham's decision to stir up anti-Russian sentiment in UN speech was short-sighted. MOSCOW, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham had unwisely chosen…
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Kremlin accuses Andy Burnham of 'stoking anti-Russian sentiment' after he blamed Putin for sowing division in Britain during UN speech. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Burnham's approach - and that of other Eu…
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Morning Star (outlet profile)
Burnham launches war on disinformation. DISINFORMATION attacks by “hostile states” are to be targeted by a new government body, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced. He used his speech to the United Nations general…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Kremlin accuses Andy Burnham of ‘stoking anti-Russian sentiment’ in UN speech. Burnham unveiled plans for a new National Centre for Information Defence to tackle Russian information warfare
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Kremlin reacts after Burnham accuses Russian agencies of conducting industrial-scale assault on UK
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The Independent (outlet profile)
Bulletin PM briefing: Kremlin fires back at Burnham and RAF jet crashes. In case you have missed them – here are five of the day’s biggest stories
Factual core
- Andy Burnham slammed Putin's 'lies and disinformation' during the address.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham addressed the UN General Assembly.
- The disinformation center is intended to counter Russian disinformation.
- Burnham announced plans for a new disinformation center at the heart of the UK government.