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French Foreign Minister reports Russian-origin cyberattacks against EU states

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot reported recent Russian-origin cyberattacks targeting France and ten other EU countries.
The attacks are believed to be aimed at disruption and sabotage of public entities.
Germany and the Netherlands have both summoned the Russian ambassadors to address these cyber incidents.
The European Union is reportedly finalizing a 21st sanctions package against Russia in response to these escalating cyber threats.
This announcement comes amid ongoing tensions related to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barbaut announced that there have been recent cyberattacks originating from Russia targeting various European Union countries, including France. He specified that these attacks have been occurring over the past few days and are believed to aim either at sabotage or disruption of public institutions.

In light of these incidents, Germany and the Netherlands have formally summoned Russian ambassadors to express their concerns. The German government specifically voiced a protest regarding the cyberattacks directed at its public entities. Similarly, the Dutch Foreign Minister, Tom Berentsen, confirmed that the Russian ambassador was called to address the issue.

Additionally, the ongoing tensions related to these cyberattacks are influencing the European Union's discussions surrounding a new sanctions package aimed at Russia, reflecting the broader geopolitical context stemming from the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

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