EU condemns 'aggressive' Russian cyber spying
Three top EU officials denounced Russia's alleged role in an attempted cyberattack on the computer network of the Hague-based Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. "This aggressive act demonstrated contempt for the solemn purpose of the [OPCW]," said EU President Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, and top EU diplomat Federica Mogherini.
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- Published Date: 12:00 | 04 October 2018
- Modified Date: 03:55 | 04 October 2018
The European Union denounced Moscow's alleged campaign of cyber espionage Thursday, after the Netherlands expelled four alleged agents and Britain and Australia pointed the finger at Russian military intelligence.
EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, EU Council President Donald Tusk and EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini denounced Russia's alleged "attempt to undermine the integrity of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons".
"This aggressive act demonstrated contempt for the solemn purpose of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which works to eradicate weapons worldwide under a United Nations mandate," they said in a statement.