While much of the focus is on the ground war in Ukraine, there's another conflict Russia is fighting, dubbed 'hybrid war'. This involves the use of non-military methods such as cyber attacks, espionage and fake news, and is being waged against western democracies including the UK.

Helena Ivanov and Neil Barnett have written a report on the subject titled Russia’s Hybrid War Against the UK. They join Arthur Snell to discuss the conflict we can't see.

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Resources to help the Ukrainian people can be found here: https://ukrainewar.carrd.co/

Helena and Neil's report can be found here: https://henryjacksonsociety.org/publications/russias-hybrid-war-against-the-uk/

• “Hybrid warfare involves the use methods such as cyber attacks, espionage and fake news.” - Helena Ivanov
• “Ukraine is the first time in the post-soviet era that Russia has come up against army with the means and will to resist.” - Neil Barnett
• “An increasing number of countries are realising the power of media, and are using it to try and influence global politics.” - Helena Ivanov
• “If Putin can convince those in western countries that sanctions are hurting them, he can create disunity.” - Helena Ivanov
• “Russian activity never stops, information warfare is always happening.” - Helena Ivanov

DOOMSDAY WATCH was written and presented by Arthur Snell, and produced by Robin Leeburn with Jacob Archbold. Theme tune and original music by Paul Hartnoll. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. DOOMSDAY WATCH is a Podmasters production

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