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The sanctions include 24 individuals and entities that Britain said are behind cyber and hybrid operations aimed at sabotage

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Published: 13 July, 2026: 12:46 PM GST Last updated: 13 July, 2026: 02:17 PM GST

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Britain announced on Monday a new package of sanctions targeting Russian cyber networks, which it accuses of trying to spread chaos and divisions across Europe.

The British government said in a statement, "The measures announced today target 24 individuals and entities behind cyber and hybrid operations using traditional and digital means aimed at sabotage."

The government added: "They include criminals committing illegal acts online involved in proxy networks linked to Russian intelligence agencies," according to Reuters.

It continued: "This includes imposing sanctions on senior leaders of the Russian military intelligence agency, namely Vyacheslav Staviev, Ivan Senin, and Ivan Kasyanenko, for their role in directing cyber and hybrid threat operations."

The Russian embassy in London has not yet issued a comment.

Britain announced the sanctions on Monday in coordination with the European Union.

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