The European Union and Britain have imposed coordinated sanctions against Russia over a vast cyberespionage campaign targeting European countries. These measures target Russian military intelligence officials, private companies, and cyber networks accused of attempting to destabilise the EU and its partners while sowing chaos and division across Europe.
The EU sanctions specifically affect nine individuals and four entities linked to an online spying network. This network is alleged to have targeted governments and carried out sabotage operations against critical infrastructure, such as heating and power plants, since 2010.
Beyond the cyber-espionage efforts, the sanctions also target disinformation campaigns. In response to these events, Paris will summon Russia's ambassador.