Cyber-attacks against public figures in the United Kingdom thought to be the work of the Federal Security Service (FSB), Russia’s security agency, are aimed at undermining democratic processes, Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna says.
Estonia stands alongside its key ally, Britain, in responding to the attacks and in working towards the protection of cyber space, the minister added.
The minister said: “The statement by the government of the United Kingdom that Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has been conducting cyber attacks for years against democratic institutions in the UK with the aim of undermining the democratic process proves once again that Russia poses a threat not only in Ukraine, where it is waging a bloody war of aggression; instead, it attempts to inflict damage in other countries as well.”
“Estonia stands up for countries respecting international law in cyberspace. We consider it crucial to preserve an open, stable and safe cyberspace. To this end, states must act responsibly and follow the norms of international law,” Minister Tsahkna went on, via…