Germany Recalls Ambassador to Russia Amid Cyberattack Allegations
The recall follows accusations of Russian military involvement in hacking the German Chancellor's party, escalating diplomatic tensions.
- Germany's Foreign Office announced the recall of Ambassador Alexander Lambsdorff for consultations in Berlin, emphasizing the serious nature of the cyberattack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party.
- The alleged cyberattacks targeted the Social Democrats and key German industries, beginning as early as March 2022, a month after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock described the cyberattacks as state-sponsored and intolerable, warning of consequences for Russia.
- The hacking incidents have strained already tense relations between Germany and Russia, further complicated by Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.
- The recall coincides with Russian President Vladimir Putin's inauguration, highlighting a period of heightened diplomatic activity and response from European nations.