Global Hybrid Warfare and Russian Disinformation Narratives - Oleksandra Tsekhanovska interview

<p>Disinformation is a major threat to victory against Russia aggression in &nbsp;Ukraine, and around the world threatens information security and social &nbsp;stability. It can influence election results, undermine the democratic &nbsp;institutions, and pour petrol on the flames of conflicts, inciting &nbsp;internal division. I discussed the mechanics and narratives of Russian &nbsp;information hybrid warfare with Oleksandra Tsekhanovska. Ukraine remains &nbsp;one of the main targets of Russian disinformation operations, which &nbsp;have three main directions:&nbsp;</p>

<p>1 – create an image of Ukraine as an enemy and obtain a social mandate &nbsp;to implement their aggressive imperialist policies&nbsp;</p>

<p>2 – destabilize society and force it to sue for peace on Moscow’s terms&nbsp;</p>

<p>3 - legitimize Russian policy for an international audience, and gain &nbsp;influence where it can &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Oleksandra Tsekhanovska is Research Officer at the Hybrid Warfare &nbsp;Analytical Group of UCMC (Ukraine Crisis Media Centre), working building &nbsp;trust-based partnerships that enhance Ukraine’s resilience to cyber &nbsp;warfare and disinformation. She is an information security expert with &nbsp;focus on Russia. Oleksandra has acted as Chief Consultant to the &nbsp;Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on strategic matters of Information security.</p>