US Department of Defense orders its cyber arm to stop operations against Russia
The US Cyber Command has been ordered to stop cyber operations against Russia, affecting all military branches except the NSA, as part of efforts to improve US-Russia relations and combat drug cartels.
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The US Department of Defense has ordered its Cyber Command to cease all planning for cyber operations targeting Russia. This directive was issued by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, appointed by President Donald Trump, and communicated by Major General Ryan Heritage, the outgoing Director of Operations for Cyber Command. The order affects all offensive cyber operations conducted by the National Mission Teams of Cyber Command and its component commands across the Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy, as well as operations under the US European Command. However, it does not extend to the National Security Agency (NSA). The specifics regarding the duration and full scope of the order remain unclear. This move is seen as part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to normalize relations with Moscow amid ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. Additionally, Secretary Hegseth indicated to Mexican officials that the US military is ready to take unilateral action against drug cartels, with nearly 2,000 troops being deployed to the US-Mexico border for support operations.
- The US Cyber Command has been ordered to halt cyber operations against Russia.
- The directive was issued by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
- The order affects all branches of the US Armed Forces but not the NSA.
- This decision aligns with efforts to improve US-Russia relations.
- The US military is also preparing to combat drug cartels in Mexico.
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