May 3rd 2024.
In Brussels on Friday, Germany's top diplomat addressed the recent cyberattack that has been attributed to Russia's military intelligence service. The attack, which targeted the Social Democrats, the leading party in the governing coalition, has been deemed "absolutely intolerable" by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. She stated that the attack was carried out by a group called APT28, which is controlled by the Russian military intelligence service.
Baerbock's strong statement did not go unnoticed by the international community. The European Union and NATO both expressed their support for Germany and their condemnation of Russia's "malicious behavior" in cyberspace. The EU also noted that Czechia's institutions were also targets of the cyber campaign. The EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, stated that the bloc's nations will not tolerate such attacks and will consider coordinated responses.
NATO also condemned the attack, stating that APT28 has targeted not only Germany, but also other national governmental entities and critical infrastructure operators across the Alliance. The North Atlantic Council, the principal political decision-making body within NATO, expressed their determination to use all necessary capabilities to deter, defend against, and counter cyber threats.
Meanwhile, tensions between Germany and Russia were already high due to Germany's support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Baerbock's visit to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji is focused on security policy, particularly in the face of China's growing influence in the Pacific region. Baerbock stated that the defense cooperation between Germany and Australia is strong and that they hope to deepen and expand it together.
During her visit, Baerbock also met with her Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, to discuss the conflict in Gaza. Both ministers emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution and the importance of a two-state solution. Wong stated that they understand the gravity of the situation and the high cost of the ongoing violence in the Middle East.
Overall, it is clear that Germany and its allies will not tolerate Russia's actions in cyberspace and are prepared to take necessary actions to defend against such attacks. The international community's strong response sends a clear message that malicious behavior in cyberspace will not go unanswered.
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