Britain Sanctions Russian Media Over Information War

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Britain has put sanctions on Russian media groups. The UK wants to fight against foreign information attacks. Yvette Cooper said Western countries must do more to fight this.

Rybar, a Telegram channel, is now under sanctions. A foundation called Pravfond is also sanctioned by the UK. The Center for Geopolitical Expertise and two China-based firms are also sanctioned.

The UK says these groups do cyber activities. These activities hurt the UK and its friends. Cooper said these are threats to weaken important things.

Cooper said this is Russian information warfare. Russia uses fake news and manipulated videos. These attacks try to hurt support for Ukraine and its leader.

Cooper said that the US is committed to NATO. Europe is also strong and supports Ukraine. Europe will spend more money on defense and stand up to threats.

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What has Britain done to Russian media groups?

Britain has put sanctions on Russian media groups.

What does Yvette Cooper say Western countries must do?

Yvette Cooper said Western countries must do more to fight against foreign information attacks.

What is the purpose of the sanctions according to the UK?

The UK says these groups do cyber activities that hurt the UK and its friends.

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