The US government was exposed to strengthen its response to the Russian cyber attack on Moscow.

　　Overseas Network, June 18thA few days ago, The New York Times revealed that US government officials admitted that malicious code had been implanted in the Russian power grid as early as 2012 and could launch cyber attacks at any time. Although US President Trump denied the relevant report for the first time, claiming that it was a "fake news", the world is still worried that the network cold war is on the verge. On the 17th local time, Russia responded to this matter.

　　According to Sputnik news agency & radio, dmitry Peskov, spokesman of the Russian Kremlin, warned the United States on 17th that a "cyber war" might break out between Russia and the United States if some American institutions launched cyber attacks on Russia without informing the President of the United States.

　　Peskov said that some important Russian economic fields have suffered and will continue to suffer because of foreign cyber attacks. He added that major Russian institutions have been working hard to prevent these attacks from causing substantial harm to the Russian economy.

　　Peskov stressed that Russia has tried many times to launch international cooperation in combating cyber attacks, but the United States has always turned a deaf ear to this call.

　　Earlier, on June 15, local time, The New York Times published an article quoting the current and former US security officials as saying that the United States is stepping up cyber attacks on the Russian power grid. "At least since 2012, the United States has put reconnaissance detectors into the control system of the Russian power grid." The official also said that the strategy of the United States has now turned more to attack and placed potential malicious code in the Russian system at an "unprecedented" depth. The report stressed that officials are hesitant to tell him the details because they are worried about US President Trump’s "spoiler".

　　The report pointed out that last summer, Trump issued a new authorization to the US Cyber Command. This still confidential document, Presidential Memorandum 13 on National Security, gives General Nakasone, commander of the US Cyber Command and director of the National Security Bureau, more leeway to "deter, safeguard or defend against attacks or malicious network activities against the United States" by launching cyber attacks without the approval of the President.

　　This report made Trump furious. On the evening of 15th, he sent two tweets, saying that "failed The New York Times" was "making up stories", which was "treason" and "there is no doubt that this is public enemies". On the morning of 16th, Trump, still angry, sent two tweets again, saying that "a poll should be conducted to see whether The New York Times or Washington post is more dishonest and deceitful" and that "they are both a disgrace to the United States".

　　However, US National Security Advisor john bolton and US Cyber Command Commander Paul Nakasone both declined to comment through spokespersons. US National Security Council officials also declined to comment, but stressed that the report that the United States targeted cyber attacks at the Russian power grid would not cause national security problems. The New York Times said that this may indicate that this action is only "to attract Russian attention". (Overseas network Yao Kaihong)