Russian hybrid threats: Council sanctions twelve individuals and two entities over information manipulation and cyber attacks - consilium.europa.eu
Google News • 12/15/2025 • Last cited 12/17/2025
Summary
The European Council has sanctioned twelve individuals and two entities for their involvement in information manipulation and cyber attacks attributed to Russian hybrid threats, according to consilium.europa.eu. This action is part of ongoing efforts to counteract Russia's influence and activities in the region.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
30 days
24
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
6
Tier (0-10)
Google News
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score65/100
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 30 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
Breaking Similar stories
Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration
BBC • Today
Woman pulled out of UK ultramarathon after death threats over Afghanistan fundraising
The Guardian • Today
Trump’s Threats to Greenland Raise Serious Questions for NATO
The New York Times • Today
U.K. Home Secretary Presses Police Chief to Resign Over Israeli Soccer Fan Ban
The New York Times • Today
Watchdog to criticise West Midlands police over Maccabi Tel Aviv ban
The Guardian • Today
X ‘acting to comply with UK law’ after outcry over sexualised images
The Guardian • Today
Cyprus investigates ‘sinister’ death of Russian diplomat said to have been GRU spy
The Guardian • Today
US military to withdraw some personnel from Middle East amid Iranian threats
The Guardian • Today
Six arrested over suspected £300m fraud at UK social housing fund
The Guardian • Today
Keir Starmer promises action over cancellation of Jewish MP’s school visit
The Guardian • Today
Anti-Lindy Similar stories
Sikh activist in UK told to increase security over Hindu nationalist threats
The Guardian • 2 days ago
Trump Threats and Venezuela Strike Leave Mexico Agonizing Over How to Respond
The New York Times • 3 days ago
Russia working to circumvent sanctions to ensure India oil imports continue
The Guardian • 2 days ago
Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver
BBC • 1 day ago
Elon Musk’s X Under UK Investigation Over Grok’s Sexualized A.I. Images
The New York Times • 2 days ago
Senator Mark Kelly sues Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over attempted demotion
BBC • 1 day ago
'He's crazy': BBC speaks to Greenlanders about Trump's threats
BBC • 5 days ago
Spanish author lambasts linguistic academy over social media influence
The Guardian • 1 day ago
US inflation held firm in December amid pressure on Trump over cost of living
The Guardian • 1 day ago
Zelenskyy says four killed as Ukraine hit with ‘almost 300 attack drones’ in Russian strikes overnight – Europe live
The Guardian • 1 day ago