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Matiashvili G.N. Hybrid threats as an external threat to Russia’s national security: political and legal aspects. Cognitive Sciences in the Information Society. 2025; 5(2). Available at: https://knio.ru/PDF/06KN225.pdf (in Russian).

Hybrid threats as an external threat to Russia’s national security: political and legal aspects

Matiashvili Georgy Nugzarovich
Moscow State Linguistic University, Moscow, Russia
E-mail: geo.matiashvili@gmail.com

Abstract. Modern interstate relations are characterized by significant contradictions in the implementation of sovereign rights within the digital space. The unique nature of the virtual environment, characterized by the absence of physical barriers and tangible elements, necessitates a fundamental rethink of the existing mechanisms for determining state jurisdiction. At the same time, the conceptual differences between the Western and Russian understanding of state sovereignty are manifested through the prism of information space regulation. The legislative mechanism of the Russian Federation defines jurisdiction over the information infrastructure strictly on a territorial basis. The country’s regulatory system establishes a legal regime for all technical components of information processing within state borders. Legal regulation focuses exclusively on the material objects of the information environment inside Russia, leaving out the issues of resource management on the external infrastructure.

The analysis of hybrid threats on the Internet highlights the negative impact of globalization processes on national cultures and economies. Modern information technologies are used to manipulate mass consciousness, contributing to the destruction of traditional values and the formation of a consumer worldview. Social networks are particularly dangerous, provoking aggression among young people and increasing cases of cyberbullying. Research shows that representatives of East Asian cultures are less prone to aggressive behavior due to their collectivist orientation and moral education. At the same time, countries such as Russia or China are taking active measures against the EU and other countries to protect their information space, realizing the importance of cyber defense to preserve sovereignty and national security.

Keywords: national security; external threats to national security; hybrid threats; cyber threats; cybersecurity; critical infrastructure

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