EU Targets Russian Intelligence Officers Accused of Running a Yearslong Cyber Spying Campaign
The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies, denouncing what it called a yearslong cyber espionage campaign to undermine the bloc.
The move targeted nine people and four entities accused of links to an online spying network that the EU said has targeted governments and carried out sabotage operations against critical infrastructure like heating and power plants since 2010.
The European Council said in a statement that those targeted “contribute to Russia’s efforts to destabilize the EU, its member states and international partners.” The espionage and attacks have taken place in at least nine countries.
The names of the individuals and entities — which usually companies, government agencies, banks or other organizations — were not listed on the statement.
It said France, Germany, Poland, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Austria, Slovakia, Romania and Finland, “among others” have been targeted.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot...
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