The media learned about US plans to impose sanctions against Russia due to cyber attacks

According to Bloomberg, under sanctions10 Russians, including officials in the government and intelligence, and 20 organizations will fall, and several diplomats will also be expelled from the country. Officially, the measures may be announced on Thursday, April 15

The United States plans to impose sanctions on Russia in response to alleged "misconduct," including cyberattacks on government networks through software company SolarWinds and attempts to interfere in elections, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.

According to Reuters, the administration of President Joe Biden will officially announce the measures on Thursday, April 15, they will affect both individuals and legal entities.

Bloomberg sources familiar with the situation report that about a dozen Russians will fall under the sanctions, including government and intelligence officials, as well as 20 organizations. According to Reuters, the measures will affect 30 companies. In addition, the agencies write, the United States is expected to expel ten Russian diplomats from the country.

In the United States, they thought about the approach to cybersecurity after the “attacks from Russia” Politics

According to Bloomberg, media outlets that, according to the American side, are controlled by Russian intelligence services and disseminated disinformation during the 2020 election campaign, may also fall under sanctions. The restrictions will also affect organizations “that operate outside of Russia in the interests of Moscow.”

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