COUNTERING THE RECRUITMENT OF CITIZENS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION ON THE INTERNET BY THE SPECIAL SERVICES OF UKRAINE TO COMMIT ILLEGAL ACTS
Rubrics: LAW
Authors:
1.
Kikotya Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
2.
Kikotya Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Type:
Article
Pages:
from 16
to 21
Status:
Published
Received:
16.04.2026
Accepted:
20.04.2026
Published:
20.04.2026
Subject area:
UDC 34
Language:
Russian
Keywords:
recruitment, special services, psychological pressure, propaganda, OSINT, telephone terrorism, CIPsO, hybrid warfare, fake materials, counteraction
Abstract:
The methods and technologies of recruitment by the special services of Russian citizens are being investigated, as well as measures to counter this activity are proposed. Tools such as psychological pressure, propaganda, financial incentives, and remote recruitment methods via the Internet, including OSINT and telephone terrorism, are considered. Special attention is paid to the activities of the CIPsO (Center for Information and Psychological Operations) of Ukraine, which specializes in hybrid warfare. The principles of detecting fake materials are analyzed and the importance of awareness and vigilance to prevent recruitment is emphasized.
The methods and technologies of recruitment by the special services of Russian citizens are being investigated, as well as measures to counter this activity are proposed. Tools such as psychological pressure, propaganda, financial incentives, and remote recruitment methods via the Internet, including OSINT and telephone terrorism, are considered. Special attention is paid to the activities of the CIPsO (Center for Information and Psychological Operations) of Ukraine, which specializes in hybrid warfare. The principles of detecting fake materials are analyzed and the importance of awareness and vigilance to prevent recruitment is emphasized.
Keywords:
recruitment, special services, psychological pressure, propaganda, OSINT, telephone terrorism, CIPsO, hybrid warfare, fake materials, counteraction
recruitment, special services, psychological pressure, propaganda, OSINT, telephone terrorism, CIPsO, hybrid warfare, fake materials, counteraction
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