U.K. Lawmakers Warn of Russian Disinformation as a 'State of War' Threat
U.K. lawmakers have issued a warning about the country's vulnerability to disinformation, particularly from Russia, which they describe as a 'state of war' against the West. The Foreign Affairs Committee's report highlights the risks posed by countries like Russia, China, and Iran, as well as non-state actors such as the Wagner Group and Daesh. The report calls for the establishment of a National Counter Disinformation Centre, modeled after the National Cyber Security Centre, to address these threats. The committee emphasizes the need for increased funding and resources to combat disinformation, suggesting that funds be drawn from the planned defense and national security budget uplift. The report also recommends that social media companies be required to make their algorithms transparent and produce annual disinformation reports. 
