EU Sanctions Russian GRU Officers for 2020 Cyberattacks on Estonia

Summary: The Council of the European Union has sanctioned three Russian military officers linked to cyberattacks against Estonia in 2020, which led to unauthorized access to sensitive government data. These sanctions, involving asset freezes and travel bans, are part of the EU’s broader efforts to deter malicious cyber activities. This action highlights the EU’s commitment to holding cyberattack perpetrators accountable on an international level.

Affected: Estonia

Keypoints :

• Sanctions imposed on three GRU Unit 29155 officers for orchestrating cyberattacks.
• Attacks compromised classified information across several Estonian government ministries.
• Sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans, and funding prohibitions from EU individuals and entities.
• This marks an expansion of the EU’s cyber sanctions regime to 17 individuals and 4 entities.
• Emphasizes the EU’s commitment to responding effectively to harmful cyber activities.