There are two reasons why Russia's hybrid campaign is getting even worse
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Analysis of Russia's hybrid war against the West shows that the campaign has dual purposes for Vladimir Putin and that its escalation is forcing Europe and Sweden to make difficult choices about how to respond to the attacks without triggering direct confrontation.
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Why It Matters
The article describes Russia's ongoing hybrid war against the West as part of Vladimir Putin's strategy to achieve two goals at once.
"There are two reasons why Russia's hybrid campaign is getting worse"
Analysis ·
With Russia's hybrid war against the West, Vladimir Putin kills two birds with one stone.
As the campaign now escalates, Europe and Sweden will be faced with difficult choices.
Because the attacks will have to be met - without it leading to direct confrontation with Russia.
John Granlund
Security reporter
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What to Watch
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The EU will adopt new sanctions against Russia to increase the pressure
Likely · Within weeks
Sweden will have to make difficult decisions about how to respond to Russia's hybrid campaign without direct confrontation
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What concrete measures will the EU and Sweden take to respond to the hybrid threat?
- How long will Russia's hybrid campaign continue to escalate?
- What specific sanctions does the EU propose to increase pressure on Russia?
