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British Secretary of Defence cites Bulgaria as cyber target for Russia

Sir Michael Fallon
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British Secretary of Defence Sir Michael Fallon accused Russia of seeking to undermine NATO and destabilize the western countries. As Moscow’s specific targets, Michael Fallon pointed to USA, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and Montenegro.

“Nato must defend itself as effectively in the cyber sphere as it does in the air, on land, and at sea, so adversaries know there is a price to pay if they use cyber weapons,” he added. However, he acknowledged the need for cooperation with Russia and supported US President Donald Trump that there is a “the need for engagement with Russia”.



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