Cyber Diplomacy or a Strategic Retreat? US Stopping Cyber-Offensive Operations Against Russia The decision to scale back offensive cyber operations comes amid calls from lawmakers and security officials for a stronger US response to cyber threats By Nathan Klabin | The Media Line Further escalating the diplomatic crisis following the meeting between US President Donald […]
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Cyber Diplomacy or a Strategic Retreat? US Stopping Cyber-Offensive Operations Against Russia
The decision to scale back offensive cyber operations comes amid calls from lawmakers and security officials for a stronger US response to cyber threats
By Nathan Klabin | The Media Line
Further escalating the diplomatic crisis following the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, the US government has reportedly ordered a halt to offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to three sources familiar with the matter. While some experts view the move as a temporary pause designed to serve broader diplomatic objectives, others warn that it could be a dangerous concession, strengthening Russia’s global cyber influence.