We strongly condemn Russia’s persistent malicious cyber activities, leveraging its cyber ecosystem to target Allies and NATO partners. These activities constitute a threat to Allied security.
We stand in unity and solidarity with all Allies affected by Russia’s malicious cyber activities targeting critical national infrastructure and government entities. In this context, we take note of the statements by the UK and the EU denouncing these activities and Russia’s links to cyber criminals, as well as the sanctions imposed on individuals and entities that aid and abet Russia’s malicious cyber activities.
We call on Russia to stop these destabilising activities, which disregard agreed international norms of responsible state behaviour in cyberspace. NATO stands for a free, open, peaceful and secure cyberspace.
We have further enhanced NATO’s cyber posture by strengthening our framework to integrate cyber effects into Alliance’s operations, missions and activities.
In response to Russia’s ongoing cyber campaigns against Allies and Ukraine, we will continue to strengthen our defences and stand united in our support for Ukraine.
We stand ready to employ the full range of capabilities in order to deter, defend against and counter the full spectrum of cyber threats. We are prepared to respond to these at a time and in a manner of our choosing, in accordance with international law.
