Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
Discussion on hybrid warfare in Eastern Europe highlights Russia's defining use of hybrid warfare tactics, focusing on information and propaganda operations.
The YouTube video titled 'Hybrid War in Eastern Europe: Reflections on the 2024 and challenges for the future' features Mariia Zolkina providing an insightful and comprehensive analysis of Russia's hybrid warfare strategy in Europe. It identifies hybrid warfare as a defining element of Russian strategy, including extensive information operations such as propaganda and disinformation campaigns. Though the precise date is set as 1 December 2023, the video content focuses on trends and challenges expected in 2024. Viewer comments praise the clarity and depth of Zolkina's communication on the topic, underscoring the significance of Russia's hybrid warfare activities through digital and information domains.
Confidence: Medium
The video is about Russia's use of hybrid warfare tactics, notably information warfare such as propaganda and disinformation, indicating aggressor activity. It does not describe specific defensive preparations but focuses on analysis of ongoing threats.
Source URL
https://youtube.com/watch?v=xgH5p411xAE
Published as a hybrid-warfare signal with a public source and reviewer-approved assessment bands. See the methodology for how records are assessed.
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Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
Discussion on hybrid warfare in Eastern Europe highlights Russia's defining use of hybrid warfare tactics, focusing on information and propaganda operations.
The YouTube video titled 'Hybrid War in Eastern Europe: Reflections on the 2024 and challenges for the future' features Mariia Zolkina providing an insightful and comprehensive analysis of Russia's hybrid warfare strategy in Europe. It identifies hybrid warfare as a defining element of Russian strategy, including extensive information operations such as propaganda and disinformation campaigns. Though the precise date is set as 1 December 2023, the video content focuses on trends and challenges expected in 2024. Viewer comments praise the clarity and depth of Zolkina's communication on the topic, underscoring the significance of Russia's hybrid warfare activities through digital and information domains.
Confidence: Medium
The video is about Russia's use of hybrid warfare tactics, notably information warfare such as propaganda and disinformation, indicating aggressor activity. It does not describe specific defensive preparations but focuses on analysis of ongoing threats.
Source URL
https://youtube.com/watch?v=xgH5p411xAE
Published as a hybrid-warfare signal with a public source and reviewer-approved assessment bands. See the methodology for how records are assessed.
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Dec 1, 2023, 00:00 UTC
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Russia
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