Ukraine: According to British intelligence, Vladimir Putin loses the information war
Until today, Vladimir Putin (our photo) “has completely lost the information war in Ukraine and in the West”, says Sir Jeremy Fleming, the director of the British intelligence and security agency (GCHQ ).
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According to British intelligence, "
Putin has completely lost the information war in Ukraine and the West
."
In a column granted to
The Economist
magazine , the director of intelligence services (GCHQ) explains the major failure of Russia in its cyberwar against Ukraine.
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With our correspondent in the United Kingdom,
Sidonie Gaucher
“
Until now, President Putin has completely lost the information war in Ukraine and the West
.”
These words are those of Sir Jeremy Fleming, the director of the British intelligence and security agency (GCHQ).
He welcomes this, in an op-ed given to
The Economist
magazine .
But he adds, however, “
We should not underestimate how Russian disinformation is playing out elsewhere in the world
.”
No victory in cyberspace
Almost six months after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia, according to him, has failed to gain ground in cyberspace.
It used the same disinformation strategies in Syria and the Balkans, and the information services were able to intercept them and act in time.
“
Irresponsible and blind
”
Mr. Fleming added that, “
As with its ground invasion, Russia's plans appear to have failed.
Its use of offensive cyber tools has been irresponsible and indiscriminate
.”
For his part, the Ukrainian president rules out any peace negotiations without the prior withdrawal of Russian troops.
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