UK Blames Russia for Hoax Calls Targeting Cabinet Ministers

UK Blames Russia for Hoax Calls Targeting Cabinet Ministers
Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addresses delegates during the Conservative Party Spring Conference at Blackpool Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England, on March 19, 2022. Ian Forsyth/Getty Images
Alexander Zhang
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The UK government has publicly accused Russia of being responsible for hoax calls targeting British ministers.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel said they had been targeted by calls from imposters last week, and Downing Street revealed an unsuccessful attempt was also made to contact Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries.