title: Evaluating the Success of Russian Hybrid Warfare in Ukraine
abstract: This thesis investigates Russia’s use of hybrid warfare in Ukraine, and whether the endeavor was successful. In order for Russian hybrid warfare to have been successful, the costs and repercussions of their actions must not outweigh their achieved goals. For this thesis, it was assumed that Russia’s goals are: locking NATO and the EU out of Russia’s remaining sphere of influence, demonstrating Russian solidarity, gaining territory, and boosting popularity for the current administration. Russia w