Russian operatives are using Telegram for information warfare, targeting UK leadership and utilizing figures such as Tommy Robinson.
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Updated Jun 16
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What happened
Russian operatives are using Telegram for information warfare, targeting UK leadership and utilizing figures such as Tommy Robinson.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A specific incident involving Telegram, a counterterrorism police officer, and the Prime Minister has been reported, including recruitment via the app and arson attacks.Sub-event
Russian information warfare campaign targets UK leadership via Telegram, involving Tommy Robinson.1 source
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The entities involved
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Telegram
instant messaging service
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Tommy Robinson
British far-right activist and organiser, online influencer and convicted criminal, born 1982
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