**UK Embassy Slams Russia’s Hybrid Attacks, Sanctions Russian Military Intelligence**
The UK Embassy in Georgia has issued a strong statement condemning Russia’s hybrid attacks and imposing sanctions on several entities involved in the cyberattacks. The statement comes as tensions between Russia and the West continue to escalate over Ukraine.
According to the embassy, the UK strongly supports Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. However, Russia’s actions have created a threat not only for Georgia but also for the entire region. “Unfortunately, ‘Georgian Dream’ has distanced itself from Euro-Atlantic cooperation, yet the threat from Russia persists, including in cyberspace,” reads the statement.
**UK Imposes Sanctions on Russian Military Intelligence**
The UK has imposed sanctions on four organizations and 21 agents of Russian military intelligence for their role in hybrid activities aimed at undermining the security of the UK, Ukraine, and global security. The sanctioned entities include a unit of Russia’s GRU, which conducted online reconnaissance to plan missile strikes on Mariupol in 2022.
Sanctions were also imposed on three leaders of Russia’s ‘Africa Initiative’, a Russian-funded platform that employed intelligence officers to conduct information operations in West Africa. The initiative sought to discredit global health programs by spreading conspiracy theories and promoting the Kremlin’s agenda.
**Cyberattacks on Georgia**
The UK statement highlights the country’s own experience with cyberattacks at the hands of Russia. In 2019, a damaging cyberattack was launched against Georgia, and in 2020, the UK and its partners revealed that these attacks were part of Russia’s long-standing hostile destabilization campaign.
**UK Supports Georgia’s Sovereignty**
The statement emphasizes the UK’s support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The two countries have worked together to strengthen cyber resilience and publicly confirm this attack. However, the threat from Russia persists, including in cyberspace.
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