In his role as Minister for Europe, Leo Docherty MP updated the House of Commons on Russia's attempted cyber interference in UK politics and democratic processes.
Centre 18, a unit within Russia’s Intelligence Services, the FSB, has been identified as being accountable for a range of cyber espionage operations targeting the UK.
In response, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has sanctioned individuals involved in the group's activity and summoned the Russian Ambassador.
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