In brief
In a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions, Germany has charged Russia with a cyber-attack on its air traffic control system and interference in its federal elections scheduled for February 2025. The German government has summoned the Russian ambassador and vowed to impose counter-measures in collaboration with European partners. This latest development highlights ongoing security concerns regarding foreign influence on democratic processes in Europe.
Germany has accused Russia of a cyber-attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference, and summoned the Russian ambassador.
A foreign ministry spokesman stated that Russian military intelligence was behind a cyber-attack against German air traffic control in August 2024.
The spokesman also accused Russia of seeking to influence and destabilise the country's federal election in February this year.
Germany has pledged to respond with coordinated counter-measures alongside its European partners, intending to ensure that Russia pays a price for its hybrid actions.
As of now, there has been no immediate response from Russia regarding these serious allegations.
