KennanX Influence Operations and Russia’s Vision of the Future
May 7, 2024
Catherine Belton, an international investigative reporter for The Washington Post specializing in Russia, sheds light on the Kremlin's aggressive influence operations amid the Ukraine conflict. She discusses how Russia's disinformation campaigns aim to reshape global security and exploit societal divisions in the U.S. and Europe. Belton reveals the interconnectedness of hybrid warfare tactics with far-right politics and highlights a call for a robust Western response to counterbalance Russia's ambitions and uphold international order.
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Ukraine War To Redefine World Order
- Russia expects the outcome of its war in Ukraine to reshape the future world order significantly.
- Success in Ukraine could embolden Russia and other autocracies to redraw international borders by force.
Hybrid War Uses Influence Operations
- Russia conducts hybrid war by undermining Western support for Ukraine via social media.
- Their tactic is cheaper and can sap the West's will to provide aid, leading to military victories.
Elevating Isolationist Views Abroad
- Russia promotes isolationist views in US and Europe to erode support for Ukraine.
- They amplify far-right politicians who argue against foreign aid as too costly for their own citizens.
