Russia has indicated that the new US National Security Strategy is largely consistent with its own foreign policy perspective.
US National Security Strategy Overview
Unveiled last week, the 33-page document by the US administration does not identify Russia as a direct threat to the United States. It suggests that Europe faces "civilisational erasure" and outlines priorities such as combatting foreign influence, addressing mass migration, and rejecting what it describes as the EU's practice of "censorship".
EU officials and analysts have questioned aspects of the strategy, particularly its focus on freedom of expression, drawing comparisons to language used by the Kremlin.
Russian Response
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated in an interview with Russia's state news agency TASS on Sunday that the adjustments in the strategy are "largely consistent with our vision." He described this as a positive step, adding that Moscow would conduct further analysis before reaching definitive conclusions.
Document's Stance on Europe and Russia
The strategy utilizes language toward Russia that EU officials expressed concern could impact the response to Moscow regarding the ongoing conflict. The document attributes blame to the EU for impeding US efforts to resolve the conflict. It also states that the US must "re-establish strategic stability to Russia," which it claims would "stabilise European economies."
The report suggests US policy should prioritize "resistance to Europe's current trajectory within European nations." It also advocates for the restoration of "Western identity," claiming Europe could be "unrecognisable in 20 years or less," and that its economic challenges are "eclipsed by the real and more stark prospect of civilisational erasure." The document questions whether certain European countries will maintain sufficient economic and military strength to remain reliable allies.
Furthermore, the strategy highlights the influence of "patriotic European parties" and states that "America encourages its political allies in Europe to promote this revival of spirit."