Conflict in Cyberspace on the Example of the War in Ukraine. A Study of Activity, 2022–2023

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https://doi.org/10.12775/SDR.2024.2.10

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disinformation operations of the Russian Federation, digital security, war in Ukraine

Abstract

Contemporary international conflicts are marked by their dynamic nature and diversity, which makes it challenging to categorise them, particularly regarding warfare and cyber operations that fall below the threshold of armed conflict. This article examines the conflict in cyberspace during the war in Ukraine, highlighting how cyber operations support kinetic actions and disinformation campaigns.

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Kamil Goryń, Wydział Stosunków Międzynarodowych Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku

Kamil Goryń, PhD, is an assistant professor, employee of the Department of International Relations, University of Białystok. His research focuses on the impact of modern technologies on international relations, with a particular emphasis on the various areas that fall under the umbrella of cyber security. He supports his research with practical experience gained through his work as an engineer and cybersecurity consultant gained in the IT industry (k.goryn@uwb.edu.pl).

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2025-03-20

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GORYŃ, Kamil. Conflict in Cyberspace on the Example of the War in Ukraine. A Study of Activity, 2022–2023. Studia z Dziejów Rosji i Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej. Online. 20 March 2025. Vol. 59, no. 2, pp. 191-204. [Accessed 14 December 2025]. DOI 10.12775/SDR.2024.2.10.

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Vol. 59 No. 2 (2024)

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