Berlin summoned the Russian ambassador due to accusations of sabotage, cyberattacks, and election interference. A cyberattack on Germany's air traffic control in August 2024 was attributed to the hacker group APT28, linked to Russia's military intelligence. The German foreign ministry stated that Russia attempted to influence elections and undermine trust in institutions. A disinformation campaign by the group Storm-1516 was also reported during the February elections, targeting leading politicians. Germany plans countermeasures and sanctions against Russia's actions.