Kremlin Denies Involvement in DarkSide Oil Pipeline Hack; EU to Discuss Russia at May 25 Summit

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• Kremlin says Russia was not involved in the DarkSide cyberattack on the US Colonial fuel pipeline, commenting on Biden's assertions that "so far, there is no evidence that Russia is involved.
  • Although there is evidence that the actor's ransomware is in Russia, they have some responsibility to deal with this"
• Borrell: EU stands in solidarity with Czechia & Bulgaria RE their relations with Russia. Also said Moscow continues to demonstrate a "model of negative action" towards the EU which will be considered at the May 25 EU summit
• Russian SU-27 fighters escort French Mirage-2000 tactical aircraft over the Black Sea, warning violations of the state border of the Russian Federation were not allowed
• State Duma deputies will question PM Mishustin during his State Duma report (May 12).
  • Political expert says none of the factions will subject Govt to sharp criticism, declaring their readiness to cooperate as this is unlikely to add votes in the autumn elections
  • making it more important now to "be in the common ranks"