The White House on Thursday blamed Russia for carrying out what it called “the most destructive and costly cyber-attack in history.” The malware attack hit Ukraine, the White House said, “as part of the Kremlin’s ongoing effort to destabilize Ukraine.” In a rare rebuke of the Kremlin, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders threatened “international consequences.” The cyberattack affected the Ukrainian finance system and the airport in Kiev, among other sectors. The United Kingdom and Denmark have also blamed Russia.
