Russia’s shadow warfare tries to exploit democratic openness, fracture alliances, and erode public trust in institutions. @EitvydasB explores how the West can formulate a coordinated deterrence strategy.

"This plan is about surrender and capitulation. I don't see any changes in the main conditions compared to what they asked in spring 2022, or even two weeks ago, when President Trump very strongly said that what Russia demands is just nonsense." Hanna Shelest

“In a variety of ways, this reflects the importance of this capability to Turkey, and the continuing impact of losing access to the F-35 program after purchasing Russian S-400 weapons systems.” Steven Horrell https://t.co/RwWM8ddAWb

The US Must Beware the Deepening China-Russia Axis | "Beijing is constructing an ever-deepening technological alliance with Moscow. The US should be worried." @DVKirichenko

Awake Now? The US and Europe | "The new US National Security Strategy is surprising only for those determined to ignore reality." @edwardlucas

“If Russia gets away victoriously from this war, they might feel very adventurous in the future and have a massive stockpile of long-range armaments.” @FRHoffmann1 https://t.co/WF9is5kahC

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Read the full report by @EitvydasB to learn more about what makes an effective deterrence-by-denial and deterrence-by-punishment strategy.

NATO and EU countries can also utilize countermeasures such as enhanced information sharing, stronger maritime and infrastructure security, and dismantling of disinformation networks.

What should the West do? Impose credible costs through sanctions, cyber countermeasures, diplomatic expulsions, and legal actions to punish and prevent further hybrid warfare from Russia.

Shadow warfare operations destabilize societies through cyberattacks, disinformation, military provocations, and covert operations. Although the hybrid tactics used in shadow warfare are not new, the digital world facilitates an unprecedented impact.

"The stakes are getting higher for everyone. In Russia, Putin is facing economic difficulties... he's facing military difficulties as well. So he knows the clock is ticking on Russia's ability to continue the war." @kvolker

“When it comes to security guarantees from Russia, they are empty words. What would really work is very clear back-up by the US so in the case of renewed aggression, the US will supply Ukraine with all necessary weapons and intelligence." Elena Davlikanova https://t.co/cUUGFpguL5

“If Russia seizes Euroclear’s account in Moscow, then it is possible that Euroclear clients, Western clients who invested in Russian assets and now see their assets frozen, will try to sue Euroclear and seek compensation.” @kolyandr https://t.co/yiPHZwh5HY

A Drone Wall Without Ukraine? A Barricade Lacking Bricks | "To defend NATO’s airspace Europe must make Ukraine an integral part of its defenses from the outset." Elena Davlikanova and @LesyaOrobets

Taiwan and Ukraine: Joined at the Hip | "The two embattled democracies cannot be surrendered. They are simply too important to be sacrificed to global authoritarianism." J. Michael Cole

How Cheap is Too Cheap? | "France’s crackdown on Shein for selling dangerous products casts a dark shadow over e-commerce throughout Europe." @Bechkson and Maria-Doriana Gheorghe

Authoritarians Are Ramping Up Online Censorship | "A new Freedom House report details a dramatic expansion of government control over the Internet." @kianvest and Grant Baker

Is the Brussels Effect Fading? | "As Europe attempts to boost competitiveness, it struggles to avoid Washington’s gravitational pull on tech policy." @KevinAllison and Venesa Rugova