The US condemns Russia’s alleged ‘malicious’ cyber attacks against European countries

The US on Friday condemned Russia for its so-called “malicious” cyber attacks against Germany, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden.

“The United States strongly condemns the malicious cyber activities of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), also known as APT28, against Germany, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden,” said Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement. .

“We join Germany in attributing specific malicious activities carried out by APT28 that targeted a German political party,” he said.

“We call on Russia to stop these malicious activities and adhere to its international obligations. Together with the EU and our NATO allies, we will continue to take action to disrupt Russian cyber activities, protect our citizens and foreign partners, and stop malicious actors. responsible,” Miller added.

It came after the US accused Russia of using chemical weapons “as a method of war” in Ukraine and announced new sanctions on more than 280 individuals and entities.