France's foreign minister announced on Monday that Russia's ambassador in Paris would be summoned over what he described as 'a vast cyber campaign' across Europe. The minister stated that France would also impose sanctions on nine individuals and four entities responsible for this campaign, which has been linked to acts of sabotage and espionage in a dozen European countries.
The announcement follows a series of cyberattacks that have targeted critical infrastructure and government institutions in several European nations. French authorities have not yet released the names of the sanctioned individuals or entities, but the move is seen as a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between France and Russia.
This action aligns with similar measures taken by other European countries in response to what they perceive as a coordinated cyber threat from Russia. The French government has emphasized that the sanctions are a necessary step to protect national security and the integrity of European digital infrastructure.
