UK Accuses Russia of Spreading ‘Propaganda’ as 2nd ‘Doctored Clip’ of Defence Secretary Released

The UK has accused the Kremlin of propagating “propaganda” by posting “Russian state doctored clips” after a second hoax video featuring Defence Secretary Ben Wallace was published on Tuesday. The clip appears to show part of a call on March 17 between Wallace and Russian hoaxers Vladimir “Vovan” Kuznetsov and Alexei “Lexus” Stolyarov, who were posing as representatives of Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal. The first clip of the video was posted on Monday. Home Secretary Priti Patel has also said she had been targeted by calls from imposters last week, and Downing Street revealed an unsuccessful attempt was also made to contact Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries. The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) accused the Russian state of being behind the prank call to Wallace, calling the latest video another example of “Russian state doctored clips” and a Russian “attempt to spread disinformation.” The clip appeared to show Wallace saying the UK …

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