Attempts to break the integrity of the world economy by applying modern methods of warning non-traditional war: the experience of Ukraine

Abstract

The article analyzes the concept of hybrid war, defines the criteria of the term and how it can be applied to the war in eastern Ukraine.  By using historical, journalistic, scientific, publiced sources, the article in retrospect considers the events since the end of 2013, the emergence and activities of terrorist groups in Ukraine, the formation of illegally proclaimed organizations "LPR" - "DPR" and the start of war.  The role of the leadership of the Russian Federation in the creation of an atmosphere of chaos in Ukraine, the formation of unrecognized military groups and organizations, the split of Ukrainian society and role in the hostilities in Ukraine has been studied. The article research the methods of activity of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine, which led to increased destabilization in the country, losing of control over part of the territories, and subsequent formation of illegal state formations in these territories.  The manifestations of such activity, its evidence, which proof to its purposeful and systemic nature, but not accidental, are studied. Using the whole complex of measures, the Russian Federation forms distorted form of the situation in Ukraine, which helps to justify criminal activity and give a logical meaning to actions on the territory of another sovereign state. Research of recent events can be useful for analyzing of the mistakes of the government and understanding why these events have become real. Its also helps to research this problem in detail, to analyze the security system for forming an effective mechanism in the future to counter and prevent similar scenarios. Research activities of this nature may be useful in the development and implementation of mechanisms to protect own state in the law, military and information fields.