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U.S. Suspends Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia.

The Pentagon has halted offensive cyber operations against Russia, aiming to bring Putin to the negotiating table over Ukraine. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued the directive to U.S. Cyber Command, but espionage efforts by the NSA continue.

A Controversial Shift in Strategy

The decision came just before Trump and VP JD Vanceā€™s tense Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, where they argued Zelenskyā€™s anti-Putin stance hindered diplomacy. The move is part of a broader Trump administration effort to reset relations with Moscow.

Critics, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, warn this gives Russia a ā€œfree passā€, as Moscow continues cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure, election systems, and NATO allies.

Risky Diplomacy?

While the administration sees this as a step toward de-escalation, security experts caution Russia is unlikely to reciprocate. With Moscow ramping up cyber operations, pausing U.S. countermeasures may leave critical infrastructure vulnerableā€”raising concerns over whether this diplomatic gamble will backfire.

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