Germany summons Russian ambassador over alleged sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference

December 11, 2025 - 10:03 PM

BERLIN (AP) — Berlin summoned the Russian ambassador Friday following accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks and interference in German elections, a spokesperson for the German foreign office said.

Germany has also accused Moscow of perpetrating disinformation campaigns.

Other details were not immediately available Friday.

German officials have previously accused Russia of hybrid warfare attacks to destabilize Europe.

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