# EU and UK impose coordinated sanctions on Russia over cyber attacks
The European Union and the United Kingdom announced joint sanctions against Russia on Monday in response to cyber attacks targeting Europe. The coordinated action specifically accuses Russia's FSB intelligence agency of involvement in the digital strikes.
Russia has rejected the allegations, characterizing the accusations as "baseless." The targeted sanctions represent a unified response from the EU and UK to what both entities characterize as malicious cyber activity originating from Russian actors.
The joint measure underscores ongoing tensions between Western powers and Russia over cyber operations in Europe, with the EU and UK moving in concert to hold Moscow accountable for alleged digital threats.
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