According to The Washington Post, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to suspend offensive cyber and information operations against Russia. This decision aligns with President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine on terms favorable to Moscow. The news coincides with today’s announcement of the suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
The halt is expected to last only for the duration of ongoing negotiations. While similar pauses are standard practice during high-level diplomatic talks, experts warn that this could be a dangerous concession to a key cyber adversary. The Pentagon has declined to comment, emphasizing only the security of its operations. Critics argue that the decision weakens U.S. national security and marks a significant shift in American foreign policy.
Expert Commentary
Kamil Sadkowski, an analyst at ESET’s antivirus research lab, comments:
“This is an interesting development—provided that U.S. Cyber Command confirms it. In a broader geopolitical context, the Trump administration is seeking to ease tensions with Russia, partly to facilitate peace in Ukraine and reset bilateral relations.
Russian state structures and affiliated cybercriminal groups continue to attack the U.S., despite their heavy involvement in Europe and Ukraine. Will they stop? Personally, I doubt it.
A major cyberattack in the coming months carried out by Russian cybercriminal groups could embarrass and compromise the U.S. administration’s decision.”
Source: ManagerPlus
