Cyber lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine

Chinese analysts have closely followed Russia’s cyber offensive against Ukraine, drawing a series of lessons about how the People’s Republic of China (PRC) can better prepare for cyber warfare.

Analysts blame Russia’s underwhelming cyber campaign at the outset of its invasion on institutional flaws. This contrasts with analysts in the West who suggest that cyber capabilities are not a decisive factor in contemporary warfare. In response, Chinese analysts advocate for a more unified command structure and enhanced civil-military fusion.

Research on cyberattacks against critical infrastructure in Ukraine and, more recently, by the United States in Venezuela underscore the need to improve domestic resilience and defenses for critical infrastructure.

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