In brief
Germany has taken a firm stance against Russia following accusations of a cyber-attack targeting its air traffic control system and efforts to disrupt the federal elections. The German government has vowed to respond with counter-measures, illustrating heightened tensions between the two nations. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
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, in coordination with its European partners, intends to implement counter-measures against Russia to hold it accountable for its hybrid actions.
As of now, there has been no immediate response from Russia.
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