White House Condemns Russia for 'NotPetya' Cyber-Attack

Statement from the White House Press Secretary 

In June 2017, the Russian military launched the most destructive and costly cyber-attack in history.

The attack, dubbed “NotPetya,” quickly spread worldwide, causing billions of dollars in damage across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It was part of the Kremlin’s ongoing effort to destabilize Ukraine and demonstrates ever more clearly Russia’s involvement in the ongoing conflict. This was also a reckless and indiscriminate cyber-attack that will be met with international consequences.

Source: The White House 

Editor's Note: On July 21 of 2017, The G-Man Interviews met with Aleks Mehrle, President and Co-founder of Ukrainian Global Trade and Investor, Inc. (“UGTI”), a company that aims to become a transparent, efficient and powerful driver of sustainable economic growth and development in Ukraine. 

During his appearance on the show, Mehrle discussed the “NotPetya,” cyber-attack in great detail and was one of the first high-profile figures to publicly state Russia was responsible for the attack. 

 

Mehrle is a licensed attorney and experienced business development professional, working with banks and international financing organizations to secure project-related financing. His primary responsibilities for UGTI include securing the participation and coordinating collaboration with leading US partners across a variety of sectors, including education, energy, finance and innovation. With this experience, he has developed strong relationships and partnerships with companies making an impact in energy security and cybersecurity.