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Britain criticises Russia over suspected involvement in Georgia cyberattacks

Homeland February 25, 2020

The British government has released a statement criticising Russia’s GRU over its suspected involvement in cyberattacks in Georgia. The government has released a statement condemning the GRU after the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) surmised that it was likely responsible for cyberattacks against Georgia. The UK’s NCSC assesses that the GRU ...

Foreign Secretary attends NATO meeting ahead of 70th anniversary event

Land November 25, 2019

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has attended the final NATO meeting of foreign ministers ahead of the UK hosting a 70th anniversary event in December. Dominic Raab attended the NATO meeting in Brussels to discuss issues such as terrorism, hybrid threats, and deterrence. The meeting was the last before the 70th anniversary ...

Ministers meet ASEAN commissioners to forge defence ties

Homeland May 20, 2019

Representatives from ASEAN member states met with FCO ministers to forge trade and defence ties with the UK. Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) representatives including Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Minister for Asia and the Pacific Mark Field met with London Ambassadors and High Commissioners from ASEAN (Association of South East ...

Foreign Secretary outlines cybercrime deterrence

Homeland March 12, 2019

Jeremy Hunt outlined the UK’s policy on cybercrime deterrence in a speech at Glasgow University. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave a speech at Glasgow University where he spoke about cybercrime deterrence and how it affects democracy and trust in governments. He spoke about the importance of the internet and freedom of expression, ...