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AI-fabricated video of Russian FM Sergey Lavrov criticizing India debunked
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🗓 10 Nov 2026, 05:03 AM
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A video that seemed to show Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov harshly criticising India has been verified as AI‑manipulated, officials said.
Indian officials have confirmed that a circulating video purporting to feature Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denouncing India is not authentic. A joint statement from the Ministry of External Affairs and a leading fact‑checking agency said the footage was created using artificial‑intelligence deep‑fake techniques.
In the manipulated clip, Lavrov appears to accuse India of undermining regional stability and to warn of diplomatic fallout. No transcript of such remarks exists in any official record, and the Russian Foreign Ministry has not issued any statement matching the content.
Experts explained that the video was assembled by altering existing footage of Lavrov and overlaying synthetic audio, a method increasingly used to spread false narratives online. Both Indian and Russian authorities warned that such AI‑driven misinformation could strain bilateral ties if left unchecked.
The ministries urged the public to rely on verified sources and warned social‑media platforms to take down deceptive content promptly.
In the manipulated clip, Lavrov appears to accuse India of undermining regional stability and to warn of diplomatic fallout. No transcript of such remarks exists in any official record, and the Russian Foreign Ministry has not issued any statement matching the content.
Experts explained that the video was assembled by altering existing footage of Lavrov and overlaying synthetic audio, a method increasingly used to spread false narratives online. Both Indian and Russian authorities warned that such AI‑driven misinformation could strain bilateral ties if left unchecked.
The ministries urged the public to rely on verified sources and warned social‑media platforms to take down deceptive content promptly.