«Мы слишком хорошие для врагов»: жёсткое предупреждение разведчика Безрукова

Andrey Bezrukov’s Assessment

Andrey Bezrukov argues that the world has entered a prolonged “new war” focused less on territorial conquest than on attrition and disruption. He says current conflicts increasingly put leaders, military personnel, civilians, scientists, and critical infrastructure at risk.

In his view, Western strategy seeks to escalate pressure while avoiding direct nuclear conflict. He suggests the global confrontation could unfold in two major phases: the existing international system is already breaking down, and a later clash—possibly in Asia—could help shape the rules of a new order.

Risks to Russia

Bezrukov identifies several dangers to Russia:

• Attempts to neutralize its nuclear forces, including through space-based systems or covert attacks
• Efforts to destabilize the state by overwhelming centralized decision-making
• Drone strikes on infrastructure
• Biological threats, which he warns could become accessible to individuals as technology advances

Preparing for a Prolonged Conflict

Bezrukov says Russia should prepare for years or even decades of conflict without halting economic development. His proposals include protecting critical infrastructure, improving government coordination and delegation, investing in biological-threat monitoring, and bringing military and civilian systems closer together so that industries and technologies can serve both.

He also calls for a shared national vision for the future.

Deterrence and Escalation

Bezrukov argues that Russia has been too restrained toward its adversaries and that its warnings have lost credibility because stated “red lines” have not been enforced. He urges clearer, more direct deterrent messaging while warning that the confrontation need not become a nuclear war.

Presenter/contributor: Andrey Olegovich Bezrukov