title: PROXY OPERATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR
abstract: The relevance of the study is due to the growing role of proxy operations in modern conflicts, in particular in the context of the ongoing russian-Ukrainian war, which is taking on the characteristics of a hybrid and asymmetric war. The proxy actions of the russian federation against Ukraine through non-state or puppet actors create significant challenges for national security and international stability. The purpose of the article is to understand systematically the nature of proxy operations, 
journal: Military strategy and technology