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Prior to Oval Office showdown with Zelensky, US Cyber Command halted operations against Russia, report says


Published on 2025-03-02 19:20:46 - MSN
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  • Prior to Oval Office showdown with Zelensky, US Cyber Command halted operations against Russia, report says - Measure appears to be an attempt to encourage Russia to join talks to end its war of aggre

The article from MSN discusses a report by The Washington Post detailing how the U.S. Cyber Command (Cybercom) paused its cyber operations against Russia just before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the White House in December 2022. This decision was made to avoid any potential Russian retaliation that could coincide with Zelenskyy's high-profile visit, which was aimed at securing further U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The pause in operations was part of a broader strategy to manage the risks associated with cyber warfare, especially during sensitive diplomatic engagements. The report highlights the delicate balance the U.S. must maintain in supporting Ukraine while avoiding direct military confrontation with Russia.

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