Throughout 2004, it became abundantly clear that Russia’s internal security apparatus had gained the upper hand in deciding how to manage economic and political problems. Security structures developed a taste for this kind of work, and welcomed new responsibilities.
不幸的是，妖魔一旦出瓶就那难以收回。2004一整年，比起经济和政治问题的管理，俄罗斯国内的安全设施建设明显占据了上风。安全机构对这项工作乐此不疲，对新职责颇为欢迎。从很多方面来看，他们开始把反巨大型企业与反恐行动一样对待。确实，有一点是共通的：这场战争永无终日。