The Kremlin criticizes British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s speech to the UN General Assembly, saying he is trying to stir up anti-Russian sentiment. The Kremlin says Burnham’s decision to accuse Russia of spreading lies and disinformation will not ease tensions in Europe.
In the speech on Tuesday, Burnham also says the UK will create a new National Centre for Information Defence. He singled out Moscow for criticism over what he called disinformation. Multiple reports cite Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying the approach taken by Burnham and other European governments is flawed, and frames the remarks as counterproductive rather than constructive.
While outlets focus on the Kremlin’s wording, they align on the same core points: Burnham’s UN remarks include plans for a UK information-defence body and criticism of Russia’s information activity, and the Kremlin responds by arguing this is short-sighted and aimed at inflaming sentiments against Russia rather than reducing regional tensions.
