NATO–Ukraine JATEC to hold training on countering Russian PsyOps

According to Ukrinform, JATEC reported this.

The seminar aims to test innovative technologies and methodologies for training strategic communicators, including specialists in strategic communications and information operations.

The training will be built around a NATO-developed digital game Cohesion, which simulates interagency strategic communications in modern multi-domain environments. The exercise will be conducted as a simulation involving public authorities and society, bringing together communicators and experts from various government sectors.

JATEC notes that the event engages Ukrainian experts’ experience in assessing and sharing methods of countering information and psychological operations currently used by Russia, which are identified as a major threat to NATO’s information environment and societal resilience.

Participants will be assigned roles within a Blue Team, Red Team, or neutral audience (Green Team).

The game is designed as a competition for cognitive advantage, where the Red and Blue teams attempt to influence and shape the perception of the Green audience. After the exercise, scoring and evaluation will determine which team was more effective in influencing perception and demonstrating superiority in the cognitive domain.

As previously reported, the Joint Analysis, Training and Education Center was established in February 2025 by decision of the NATO Washington Summit as a unique joint NATO–Ukraine institution aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities and interoperability with the Alliance.