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UK Foreign Office’s attempts to undermine Russia on social media seem strangely familiar
Boris Johnson’s department has been extremely busy this week. Pretending interviews didn’t happen, slinging mud at Russia and making “informative videos.”
It’s difficult to know where to start with the creative project carried out by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) this week.
It’s made social media videos to “explain” what is happening between Russia and the UK. The short videos blame Russia for the poisoning of ex-double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury on March 4.
They go on to “explain” how Russia uses the internet, videos and government departments to push its own agenda or “fake news.”
Isn’t that exactly what the FCO just.. no, no, of course it’s not the same.
1. Inventing multiple theories
Russia is accused firstly of “inventing” multiple theories.
Well, Theresa May had two theories of her own when she accused Russia – within days – and expelled 23 diplomats from the UK. Russia poisoned Skripal – or “lost control” of a chemical weapon and someone else did it.
Someone should also tell the FCO about the British press.
This is how the Russian state is spreading disinformation following the Salisbury attack. We know the tactics they use, but they don't change the facts. pic.twitter.com/rnCtETv7rg
— Foreign Office
