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It is not surprising given the general uptick in Russian covert, and sometimes overt, action against Nato member states over the past 12 months. The way states use their cyber operations mirrors their broader approach to statecraft so it makes sense these attacks are increasing.”

The Tomahawk’s ability to strike targets in depth can be both militarily and economically disruptive but ultimately will not fundamentally alter the situation at the front line,” Dr Kaushal said. This is because there are a “limited number” of ground-based launchers for Tomahawk missiles and that the US, which produces 50-70 a year and has expended hundreds in the Middle East, would likely have to limit the number provided to Ukraine.

You can say this adversary is a cyber threat. At the same time, you can have, improving economic relations with them. I don't think we should be so binary about these things. In some ways, the report calls out some of the hostile activity from a number of states and other actors, and shows that you can do that whilst maintaining diplomatic relations ... I wonder if the political understanding of cyber issues is there. I wonder if that political will is there?"