The Russian Border Area in the Context of the Special Military Operation: Current Aspects of Ensuring National Security

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to determine the challenges to ensuring Russia’s security in the context of the Special Military Operation, based on the analysis of the theoretical and methodological foundations of the country’s national security in the border area. The analysis of empirical material allows the authors to establish the specifics of the actions taken by public authorities of the subjects of the Russian Federation in the context of ensuring the security of the border region and implementing measures that correspond to social expectations and contribute to strengthening public confidence in the authorities. The study shows the evolution of the political and legal framework of the security policy, taking into account Russia's new capabilities and new threats. The article substantiates the specifics of the border protection policy implemented by the executive authorities of the country’s constituent entities during the emergency period of the conflict around Ukraine. The authors conclude that this policy should contribute to enhancing the interaction between authorities at all levels, strengthening the level of public confidence in the government, and reducing public anxiety. Measures are proposed to increase the effectiveness of government activities in the border area of the region, related to the de-bureaucratization of decision-making processes, improving interaction at all levels of the power hierarchy, and strengthening the state border.