title: The transformation of hybrid threats into full-scale war
abstract: Building on Ukrainian experiences between 2014 and 2022, this chapter scrutinizes how Russia employed hybrid threats before the full-scale 2022 invasion and how the hybrid character changed as the conventional invasion unfolded. Particular emphasis is put on Russia’s efforts to influence the socio-political situation, the ideological support for more aggression, and the international discreditation of Ukrainian authorities vis-à-vis international organizations. Motives behind Russia’s aggression