U.S. Department of Defense pledges its support to Georgia and calls on Russia to stop harmful actions in the country, Pentagon spokeswoman Carla Gleason told VOA.

“This attack is another example of how Russia’s malicious actions undermine transparency and stability, weaken the international order and violate the sovereignty of its neighbours.

The United States’ standpoint remains clear – we will defend the core interests of our partners and allies, and will place the responsibility on the Russian Federation for its destabilizing activity,” the statement reads.

Carla Gleason concluded that the Pentagon has joined the international community that attribute the responsibility for this cyber-attacks to intelligence services of the Russian Federation.

“We pledge our support to Georgia and its people and will continue to support Georgia to enhance its security and resilience,” Pentagon spokeswoman stated

Earlier today, the representative of the Georgian Foreign Ministry Vladimer Konstantinidi said General Staff of Armed Forces of Russian Federation carried out cyber-attack on 28 October 2019.

Russia’s recent #cyberattack to cause destructive effects in #Georgia‘s sovereign territory demonstrates their desire to act without regard to international norms. This unlawful act must draw strong condemnation of International community https://t.co/o5LVHkYfvX

— MFA of Georgia (@MFAgovge) February 20, 2020