Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 fundamentally changed the European post-Cold War order. From a communication perspective, the invasion differs from other European conflicts, as the development and diffusion of digital communication technologies have altered the nature of modern war. Today, digital media is not only the major venue for conflict information, it is also an integral part of modern warfare, e.g., through the spread of disinformation. Conflict parties make use of digital communication for means of strategic communication, while citizens both actively use the web to seek information and are incidentally exposed to conflict communication by browsing social media platforms or using messaging apps. Activists use social media platforms to organize conflict aid and mobilize for protests. Finally, stakeholders and the public increase pressure on corporations to move their business out of Russia and take a stance on the conflict in their corporate communication.The R