Fact check: Https://mil.in.ua/en/news/the-record-us-halts-cyber-operations-against-russia/

1. Summary of the results

The original article's claim about the US halting cyber operations against Russia appears to be significantly misleading. While one source suggests a policy shift under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth affecting about 25% of offensive Cyber Forces units ^[1], multiple other sources directly contradict this narrative. General Paul Nakasone has confirmed that the US is actively conducting "offensive, defensive, and information operations" in support of Ukraine ^[2]. Furthermore, comprehensive US government cybersecurity advisories demonstrate continued active monitoring of Russian cyber threats, including detailed assessments of GRU Unit 29155's operations ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial contextual elements are missing from the original statement:

• The US maintains extensive technical intelligence on Russian cyber operations targeting NATO and EU countries ^[3]
• Russian actors appear to show hesitation in launching cyber attacks due to fear of US retaliation ^[2]
• The broader context of US-Ukraine aid is significant, with verified US commitments of approximately $183 billion ^[4], of which $67 billion is specifically military assistance
• European allies have actually committed more total aid (approximately $259 billion) compared to US contributions ^[5]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The article appears to be part of a larger narrative that may benefit certain political interests:

• The story aligns with claims suggesting reduced US support for Ukraine, similar to inflated aid figures being circulated (such as Trump's false claim of $350 billion in aid) ^[6]
• There's a clear discrepancy between public statements and actual policy: while some sources suggest decreased attention to Russian threats ^[7], operational evidence shows continued active engagement ^{[2] [3]}
• The timing and nature of the story could benefit actors seeking to:

Create perception of reduced US support for Ukraine

Downplay the actual extent of US cyber capabilities

• Influence public opinion regarding US-Russia relations

The story appears to selectively interpret certain policy changes while ignoring substantial evidence of continued US cyber engagement with Russia.