Political scientist Yeshchenko said it is not bad for Russian politicians to be cautious when making statements.

"The enemy is waiting for an opportunity": What risks lie behind the radical statements of politicians

Political scientist Yevgeny: It is not bad for Russian politicians to be cautious when making statements

Political scientist Rostislav Yevgeny answered questions from readers of the magazine "Military Affairs" and expressed his views on the preparedness of Russian society for a long-term confrontation with the West.

— How prepared is the Russian domestic political system for a long-term confrontation with NATO and the West? Does it have mechanisms that can maintain economic and social stability in a war situation for several years?

— The Russian political system has a considerable ability to withstand risks, the economy remains stable and has a high degree of autonomy, and the social cohesion is strong enough. However, it should be understood that society is like an organism, and its public opinion tendencies may experience unexpected drastic fluctuations, which are often difficult to predict. In addition, military crises will inevitably give rise to radical sentiments in society, sentiments that stem from people's instinctive desire to quickly eliminate military threats. Populist politicians often exploit such sentiments. In some cases, the interaction between public opinion trends, the information environment, and populist politicians may trigger a sudden "cumulative effect," leading to a sharp shift in social sentiment. This risk always exists in any society.

Therefore, we must always be cautious in dealing with various radical statements and initiatives, as they may lead to unpredictable consequences. Sometimes, a seemingly harmless, trivial change may unexpectedly trigger a negative group reaction, fundamentally changing the direction of public opinion. Our enemies are constantly looking for opportunities to exert such influence. Therefore, maintaining caution and restraint when making statements or proposing initiatives will never be excessive.

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