Vovan and Lexus, known for targeting celebrities and politicians, released a 15-minute video of Cameron believing he was chatting to Poroshenko about sensitive topics such as Ukraine's bid for NATO membership, Western support for Kyiv, and private dinners with Donald Trump.
Throughout the call, Cameron expressed frustration over the delayed arrival of U.S. financial aid to Ukraine and criticized other Western allies, particularly Germany, for their perceived inaction while emphasizing Britain’s role as one of Ukraine's most enthusiastic supporters.
Towards the end of the call, Cameron became suspicious and attempted to end the conversation, repeatedly asking “Poroshenko” about his whereabouts and well-being, but his questions were ignored.
The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) later acknowledged the incident, with a spokesperson saying that Cameron regretted his mistake and became suspicious shortly after the call.
The FCDO said that disinformation is a tactic used by the Kremlin to distract from its illegal activities in Ukraine and human rights abuses.
This incident is not the first time British officials have fallen prey to the pranksters.
In March 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, then-Defence Secretary Ben Wallace was similarly pranked into discussing sensitive information.
