LANDMARKS OF RUSSIA’S USE OF INFORMATION WARFARE

Abstract

Russian Information warfare represents an extended concept that covers a wider and more diverse range of actions when compared to NATO's approach on information operations. Russian techniques, tactics and procedures in the field of information warfare do not differ much from those used in the Soviet period but are adapted to the new technological achievements. The specific means of use the information warfare are acquired by the future politico-military leaders of the Russian state starting with their preparation period at an age of accumulation. On short and medium term, it is likely that Moscow’s activities specific to the information warfare will increase being favored by the limitations imposed by the Covid 19 pandemic.