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What is 'hybrid activity'?
'Hybrid activity' refers to a mix of tactics Russia uses to destabilise countries without overt military action. This can include cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, economic pressure, or supporting political unrest. Western officials worry these actions, even without direct conflict, could accidentally escalate into a military confrontation.
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