Officials highlighted fake websites and political ads that targeted Moldova’s recent election.
They also identified fake news platforms that pushed videos with false claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to weaken public backing.
The UK responded by unveiling new sanctions against Russian media and influence networks as part of a wider effort to counter escalating information warfare.
Britain Targets Foreign Propaganda Networks
The UK announced sanctions on Tuesday after Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper urged Western nations to strengthen defences against hostile information campaigns.
Cooper imposed sanctions on the Telegram outlet Rybar, the Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad, and the Centre for Geopolitical Expertise.
Estonian intelligence previously labelled the foundation a front for Russia’s GRU, and analysts linked the think tank to far-right ideologue Aleksandr Dugin.
Cooper also sanctioned two China-based companies for running broad cyber operations against the UK and its allies.
She warned that Britain and partner nations now face increasing hybrid attacks that seek to disrupt infrastructure, damage strategic interests, and influence democratic systems.
She described these threats as Russian information warfare and said the UK now openly counters them.
She noted that disinformation networks spread manipulated videos and AI-generated content to erode Western support for Ukraine.
British officials repeatedly pointed to recent Moldovan election interference when explaining the scope of the problem.
Calls for Unity as Global Tensions Rise
Cooper delivered her remarks during an event marking the centenary of the Locarno Treaties.
She emphasised the need for sustained international cooperation as shifting US policies raise uncertainty about long-standing alliances.
She highlighted that US President Donald Trump continues to challenge global partnerships and provoke doubts about America’s NATO commitments.
Cooper recently met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss shared security concerns.
She said those conversations clearly reaffirmed the US commitment to NATO.
