David Cameron duped in hoax call discussing Trump and Ukraine, released by Russian pranksters
The recent release of footage showing former UK Prime Minister David Cameron being tricked into a conversation with a fake former Ukrainian president has caused quite a stir. Russian pranksters, known as “Vovan and Lexus,” orchestrated the hoax call, leading Lord Cameron to discuss a range of topics including Labour, Donald Trump, and Putin’s invasion of Ukraine with the imposter posing as Petro Poroshenko.
In the video call, Lord Cameron expresses his views on the upcoming general election, the support for Ukraine from both Labour and the Conservatives, and his interactions with President Trump. He also shares insights on the geopolitical situation, including discussions he had with Kazakhstan’s foreign secretary about Russia’s ambitions in the region.
The Foreign Office (FCDO) revealed that they made the hoax call public knowledge in order to prevent any potential manipulation of the video footage. They highlighted that this is a tactic commonly used by the Kremlin to distract from their actions in Ukraine and human rights violations.
The release of this footage has once again brought attention to the prevalence of disinformation and the need to be vigilant in verifying sources. The authenticity of the video has not been independently verified, but it serves as a reminder of the risks posed by such deceptive tactics in today’s digital age.