Event 4abde774-bb92-4a42-b76d-cc9b51ff6881

Healthy processed event from Hybrid War Tracker

Status: Healthy (Processed) Last Updated: 2026-02-14 Confidence: Low Classification: Cyber & Information Warfare > Information Operations > Propaganda & disinformation campaigns Country: Russia Where: Cyberspace Tag: Russia Tag: cognitive warfare Tag: propaganda Tag: disinformation Tag: information operations Tag: Restricted Handling Tag: Nataliya Bugayova Aggressor Confidence: High

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bC2ioJLtCs

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Summary

Headline: Interview discusses Russian cognitive warfare with expert Nataliya Bugayova, highlighting Russian propaganda and societal influence tactics.

Short Summary: The video features an interview with expert Nataliya Bugayova discussing Russia's use of cognitive warfare, focusing on propaganda and disinformation campaigns as part of broader information operations. The content illustrates how Russia influences public perceptions and societal trust to achieve strategic objectives. This is part of ongoing efforts to manipulate public opinion and erode trust in democratic institutions across Europe and possibly beyond. Viewer comments reflect concerns about Russia's historical and current aggressive tactics, highlighting NATO's perceived role as a defense against such influence. The video had 844 views as of two months ago and was published by 'Restricted Handling' podcast, which has 1.17K subscribers.

Extended Summary: The video features an interview with expert Nataliya Bugayova discussing Russia's use of cognitive warfare, focusing on propaganda and disinformation campaigns as part of broader information operations. The content illustrates how Russia influences public perceptions and societal trust to achieve strategic objectives. This is part of ongoing efforts to manipulate public opinion and erode trust in democratic institutions across Europe and possibly beyond. Viewer comments reflect concerns about Russia's historical and current aggressive tactics, highlighting NATO's perceived role as a defense against such influence. The video had 844 views as of two months ago and was published by 'Restricted Handling' podcast, which has 1.17K subscribers.

Description

Interview titled 'Cognitive Warfare in Russia with Expert Nataliya Bugayova' by Restricted Handling Podcast. The discussion focuses on Russian cognitive warfare tactics involving propaganda and disinformation. The video was viewed 844 times as of two months ago. Viewer comments reference Russia's historical aggression and the importance of NATO to counter perceived Russian threats.

Event Classification

Aggressor Event

Rationale

The event clearly describes Russian cognitive warfare, a hostile information operation targeting societies. There is no indication of defense preparations described in the video metadata or comments.

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