Overview
- The German Foreign Ministry called in Russia’s ambassador on Friday to confront allegations of sabotage, cyberattacks and election meddling.
- Officials said two cyber operations were identified, including an August 2024 incident attributed to APT28 that targeted aspects of air safety.
- A separate operation was described as an effort to influence and destabilize Germany’s most recent federal elections, with authorities citing the Storm 1516 campaign.
- Germany warned it may pursue countermeasures in concert with European partners, including potential targeted sanctions on individuals involved in hybrid activities.
- Russian officials did not immediately comment, as Berlin situates the allegations within broader European concerns over sabotage and disinformation linked to Moscow.