The British Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, warns about Russian cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns, while London and Brussels negotiate a new defense agreement.

Yvette Cooper, the British Foreign Secretary, emphasized that Russia is intensifying cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns in Europe, affecting critical infrastructure and democracies. In a scheduled speech, Cooper will highlight the escalation of hybrid threats, including the use of artificial intelligence to manipulate public opinion. In the context where Ukraine relies on Western support, European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron, are discussing the formation of a coalition to ensure Ukraine's security. Cooper will propose a new security architecture for the 21st century, emphasizing that modern technology allows foreign interference in elections and undermines Western alliances. The United Kingdom recorded 7.8 million cyberattacks last year, most of which originated from Russia and other hostile states.