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UK Sanctions 24 Russians Over Cyber Attacks, Election Interference

7/13/2026

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The United Kingdom sanctioned 24 Russian individuals and entities linked to state-directed cyber and hybrid operations.
The sanctions target FSB Centre 16, blamed for the failed attack on Poland’s energy grid, and Lumma Stealer operators who have affected at least 2,100 UK victims in six months.
Ten people linked to Rybar LLC, a Russian-state-funded media firm, are sanctioned for spreading false Ukraine narratives and meddling in Moldovan and Armenian elections.

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The United Kingdom sanctioned 24 Russian individuals and entities linked to state-directed cyber and hybrid operations.
The sanctions target FSB Centre 16, blamed for the failed attack on Poland’s energy grid, and Lumma Stealer operators who have affected at least 2,100 UK victims in six months.
Ten people linked to Rybar LLC, a Russian-state-funded media firm, are sanctioned for spreading false Ukraine narratives and meddling in Moldovan and Armenian elections.