UK acknowledges Russian interference in Brexit referendum

Earliest collected report:The Kyiv Independent
today at 16:25

Last update today at 19:26
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has acknowledged for the first time that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote. He urged voters in France and Germany to be aware of Kremlin attempts to influence their countries' politics.

In brief

The UK Prime Minister acknowledged Russian interference in Brexit.
Burnham urged French voters to consider Russian influence.
The acknowledgment marks the first official confirmation.
The Brexit vote became a target for Russian interference.

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The Kyiv IndependentReaders and grants
- first item today at 16:25
- earliest
- national desk
Russia behind Britain's Brexit vote, UK prime minister admits for first time
БуквиMedia business
- first item today at 19:16
- caught up, 2 h later
- national desk
Британія визнала втручання Росії в референдум щодо Brexit
33 канал (Хмельниччина)Media business
- first item today at 19:26
- caught up, 3 h later
Прем’єр Британії вперше офіційно підтвердив втручання росії у референдум щодо Brexit 2016 року, на якому британці проголосували за вихід із…

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The Kyiv Independent
- earliest collected report
- today at 16:25
Russia behind Britain's Brexit vote, UK prime minister admits for first time
Букви
- no matched predecessor, or not compared
- today at 19:16
Британія визнала втручання Росії в референдум щодо Brexit
33 канал (Хмельниччина)
- no matched predecessor, or not compared
- today at 19:26
Прем’єр Британії вперше офіційно підтвердив втручання росії у референдум щодо Brexit 2016 року, на якому британці проголосували за вихід із…

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