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Kremlin's 'Non-Linear War': Manipulating Media and Finance

12/15/2025

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Vladislav Surkov, Kremlin adviser, describes the strategy as a 'non-linear war' to shape perceptions by manipulating financial networks and media during the Ukraine crisis.
Anti-corruption NGOs are urged to pressure networks and track Kremlin disinformation, echoing the role of human rights organizations during the Cold War.
The Kremlin's tactics appeal to those disillusioned with the West and leverage commercial ties with Western companies, signaling a shift in global power dynamics.

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Vladislav Surkov, Kremlin adviser, describes the strategy as a 'non-linear war' to shape perceptions by manipulating financial networks and media during the Ukraine crisis.
Anti-corruption NGOs are urged to pressure networks and track Kremlin disinformation, echoing the role of human rights organizations during the Cold War.
The Kremlin's tactics appeal to those disillusioned with the West and leverage commercial ties with Western companies, signaling a shift in global power dynamics.