How Russia’s Hybrid Warfare is ChangingLarry Goodson and Marzena ŻakowskaAbstract: This article argues that Russia's approach to hybrid warfare has undergone a shift, moving away from primarily relying on nonconventional measures and tactics towards a greater emphasis on conventional methods. The evidence suggests that the earlier wars, prior to 2021, best demonstrate the reality of Russia’s approach to hybrid warfare. This shift highlights a noticeable change in Russia's approach to hybrid warfare, and it raises legitimate doubts regarding the continued utilization of the concept of hybrid warfare, particularly in the still ongoing war in Ukraine. Therefore, in this article, the following problems will be discussed (i) Russia’s approach to hybrid warfare; (ii) how Russia’s hybrid warfare appears to be changing; (iii) the factors that influenced the hybrid measures Russia uses. [57]Future discussion – key pointsFor a broader understanding of the evolving changes in Russia's concept of hybrid warfare, it is necessary to focus further discussion on the following issues:Using conventional and non-conventional measures in a hybrid warfare concept.

Source: The Guardian July 18, 2023 09:30 UTC