The Kremlin expressed approval of U. S. President Donald Trump’s decision to stop labeling Russia as a direct threat, as stated in his new national security strategy. This strategy views European powers as declining and aligns with Russia’s own views. It introduces a “flexible realism” approach and suggests reviving the Monroe Doctrine, which asserts U. S. influence over the Western Hemisphere.
The document also warns that Europe is at risk of “civilizational erasure” and emphasizes the importance of negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented that the changes in U. S. strategy reflect Russia’s perspective. He noted that the U. S. commitment to prevent NATO from expanding continually was encouraging but mentioned that the U. S. “deep state” might have different views from Trump.
Critics argue that the “deep state” concept is a conspiracy theory. Since Russia’s annexation of Crimea and invasion of Ukraine, U. S. strategies have labeled it a threat. Peskov welcomed cooperation with Moscow on strategic issues rather than viewing Russia as a direct threat. Trump has received criticism for his praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin while also imposing sanctions on Russia. European leaders worry that Trump’s approach could weaken U. S. support for Europe.
With information from Reuters
