MOSCOW. March 23 (Interfax) - The Russian Foreign Ministry described accusations of Russia's involvement in cyber-attacks on the German government as unsubstantiated and pointed out that the Russian side is open for a dialogue, although no one has sought Moscow's explanations.
"Instead of using opportunities for a political dialogue involving diplomatic channels, formats of partner interaction among security services, and legal assistance via law enforcement agencies, which Russia has repeatedly suggested, [they] rely on the public resource, on accusations against us. Accusations which are not proved by any remotely serious evidence or proof," Artyom Kozhin, the deputy head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's press service, said at a briefing on Friday.
It would seem that the accusations are being made in order to justify expenses on defense in the virtual space and the preparation of a strategy of striking the Internet infrastructure of the perceived enemy, Russia, he said.
In response, the Russian side emphasizes its readiness to discuss all these issues at the negotiating table, Kozhin said.