'We must call a war a war, whether it is informational, cyber, hybrid or covert'
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
After four and a half years of military conflict, Putin's inability to achieve his strategic objectives in Ukraine has triggered a dangerous shift in tactics. Russia is now intensifying multi-dimensional warfare strategies—spanning information operations, cyber attacks, and hybrid methods—aimed at weakening Ukrainian resistance and destabilizing the broader European region. This escalation represents a critical moment requiring international awareness and coordinated response to emerging security threats.
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'We must call a war a war, whether it is informational, cyber, hybrid or covert'
COLUMN. After four and a half years of war, Vladimir Putin's failure to conquer Ukraine has prompted him to escalate his campaign, seeking to destroy Ukraine and destabilize Europe, writes columnist Sylvie Kauffmann.
