The Kremlin has rejected allegations of orchestrating cyberattacks against the European Union and United Kingdom, dismissing the accusations as baseless.
Speaking through state news agency Interfax, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow "does not accept these accusations," arguing that for years Russia has been blamed "for things with which it has no connection." Peskov emphasized that such allegations arrive without supporting evidence or technical documentation, characterizing this as routine in Western diplomatic practice.
Regarding the punitive measures announced against Moscow, the spokesman claimed the government has "learned to minimize the negative impact" of existing sanctions and will continue adapting to new restrictions. He did not provide specific details about Russia's adaptation strategies but suggested the country has developed methods to neutralize the economic impact of sanctions imposed in response to cyber-related accusations.
The statement reflects Russia's consistent position denying responsibility for cyberattacks attributed to it by Western governments and intelligence agencies. The broader context of these accusations involves ongoing international disputes over cyber attribution and state responsibility for digital operations, tensions that continue to shape relations between Moscow and Western nations.
