Within sight of the NATO and European Union public, but without its attention, Russia has, in recent years, not only modernised its armed forces, but also perfected its abilities of hybrid warfare. This insidious form of aggression includes military elements, such as intelligence, cyber-attacks and fake news, as well riot-instigation and terrorism. Russia has violated its neighbours’ borders and has applied both traditional and hybrid means to affect their economic, diplomatic, and security decisions.
