Germany recalls its ambassador to Russia after accusing Moscow of cyber attacks

Germany has recalled its ambassador in Russia 'for discussions' after accusing Moscow of being behind cyber attacks targeting members of the German Social Democratic Party led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, as announced by the Foreign Ministry on Monday.

A ministry spokesperson told reporters in Berlin that the ambassador, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, "has been recalled for discussions and will stay in Berlin for a week before returning to Moscow."

AFP