UK and Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Committees to hold joint session on Russian disinformation campaigns
The Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a joint evidence session with the Ukrainian Committee on Foreign Policy and Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation to discuss how we strengthen the UK-Ukraine relationship and combat Russian information manipulation and interference campaigns, at approximately 10.30, on Tuesday 20 May.
In an attempt to undermine democracy in western societies, the Russian state frequently utilises disinformation campaigns to create an atmosphere of distrust. Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, these efforts have increased.
Meeting details
The session will allow members of both Committees to explore the objectives behind these campaigns and examine how the tactics and techniques used in Russian disinformation campaigns have evolved.
Members may also consider how this differs across traditional and social media platforms and how these campaigns are targeted to different audiences. Questions could explore what lessons the UK can learn from Ukraine's approach to combatting Russian information campaigns and may also consider the response of western allies more widely.
Other topics that may be covered include the seizure of Russian State assets.