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Russia denies Ukrainian intelligence assessment that its hackers have teamed up with Iran's for cyberattacks

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Posted on April 8, 2026

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MOSCOW, April 8 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence assessments that Russian and Iranian hackers have joined forces, reported

Russia Refutes Ukrainian Claims of Joint Cyberattacks with Iran

Russian Response to Cyberattack Allegations

Official Denial from Russian Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW, April 8 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence assessments that Russian and Iranian hackers have joined forces, reported on Tuesday by Reuters, are false.

Zakharova's Statement on Joint Hacking Claims

"Allegations of some kind of joint effort between Russian and Iranian hackers, as you put it, are yet another lie, in this case, perpetrated by the Kyiv regime and Kyiv terrorist groups," Zakharova said when asked by Reuters to comment on the report.

Counter-Accusations Against Ukraine

Zakharova, speaking at a press conference, said Ukraine was conducting its own large-scale cyberattacks against Russia.

(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov, editing by Mark Trevelyan and Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

  • Russia’s Foreign Ministry, via spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, dismissed Ukrainian claims of Russian–Iranian hacker cooperation as false, accusing Kyiv of spreading disinformation.
  • The Ukrainian intelligence assessment—cited by Reuters—alleged coordination between Russian groups (Z‑Pentest Alliance, NoName057(16), DDoSia Project) and Iran’s Handala Hack via Telegram, including shared techniques and access leaks, which Russia denies. (defensenews.com)
  • Context: Ukraine also claims Russia shared satellite imagery via a permanent channel to help Iran target U.S. and regional installations, underscoring broader strategic ties between Moscow and Tehran. (defensenews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did the Russian Foreign Ministry say about reports of joint cyberattacks with Iran?
The Russian Foreign Ministry denied Ukrainian intelligence claims that Russian and Iranian hackers are cooperating on cyberattacks.
Who reported the alleged collaboration between Russian and Iranian hackers?
Reuters reported on Ukrainian intelligence assessments of alleged joint efforts by Russian and Iranian hackers.
What was Maria Zakharova's response to the claims?
Maria Zakharova called the allegations false and said they were another lie perpetrated by Ukraine.
Did Russia accuse Ukraine of cyberattacks?
Yes, Zakharova stated that Ukraine was conducting large-scale cyberattacks against Russia.
When was the press conference held?
Maria Zakharova spoke at a press conference on Wednesday, April 8.

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