The European Union and the United Kingdom impose coordinated sanctions on Russia over alleged cyber attacks targeting Europe’s critical infrastructure. Multiple reports say the measures focus on personnel associated with Russian intelligence services, including the FSB and GRU, accused of carrying out persistent “digital strikes” that destabilise European countries. The sanctions are announced as Western officials warn that Russia’s so-called “hybrid” campaign has intensified over the past four years, after the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine. One report notes that the actions include reference to a thwarted cyberattack connected to Poland’s power grid.
According to the reporting, the EU sanctions nine individuals and four entities, while the UK adds 24 names to its blacklist. In addition to the joint cyber-related package, the EU also adopts separate measures aimed at alleged abuses of Ukrainian prisoners of war and detainees, including sanctions involving an official at Olenivka prison. The overall set of actions reflects a broader Western response attributing cyber activity to Russian state-linked agencies.
