THE European Union has imposed new sanctions on nine individuals and four entities linked to Russia's FSB due to a 15-year campaign of cyberespionage and sabotage. These sanctions target military intelligence officers, hackers, and companies involved in destabilizing the EU and its partners. Despite the unusual non-disclosure of specific names, the EU condemned their operations affecting critical infrastructure across multiple countries.
The heightened focus on Russia's cyberactivities reflects a strategic shift in addressing these threats, highlighting the role of cyber operations as part of hybrid warfare.