EU targets Russian intelligence officers accused of running a yearslong cyberspying campaign
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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In brief
The European Union has escalated tensions with Russia by implementing targeted sanctions against military intelligence operatives and associated cybersecurity entities. These measures respond to an extensive cyberespionage initiative allegedly orchestrated by Russian state actors aimed at compromising EU infrastructure and security systems. The sanctions represent a coordinated European response to persistent digital threats and reflect growing concerns about state-sponsored cyber warfare against Western institutions.
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EU targets Russian intelligence officers accused of running a yearslong cyberspying campaign
The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies, denouncing what it called a yearslong cyberespionage campaign to undermine the bloc.
