Wartime Strategic Communication in Ukraine

This episode covers a new FOI report that offers an empirically grounded analysis of Ukrainian strategic communication during the 2023–2024 phase of the Russo-Ukrainian war, aiming to identify general lessons for wartime communication in democratic states. It examines the evolution of Ukraine's communication efforts, from initial formalisation to adapting under chaotic invasion conditions. It highlights challenges like war fatigue, information vacuums, and the struggle to maintain global attention.The report also explores Russian information manipulation tactics (dismiss, distort, distract, dismay, divide) and Ukraine's use of offensive communication, ultimately concluding that effective strategic communication is a critical tool but not a standalone solution to war, requiring agility, transparency, and a nuanced understanding of diverse audiences and evolving information environments.Link: https://www.foi.se/rapportsammanfattning?reportNo=FOI-R--5758--SE