U.S. Relaxes Stance on Russia in New Security Strategy

The Kremlin has responded positively to the Trump administration's decision to revise its national security strategy, which no longer labels Russia as a 'direct threat.' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized the importance of cooperation with the U.S. on strategic stability issues as outlined in the document.

The Kremlin expressed approval of the Trump administration's revised national security strategy in which Russia is no longer termed a 'direct threat.' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov highlighted this change as a favorable development.

Speaking to the state-run TASS news agency, Peskov pointed out that the updated strategy document encourages collaboration with Moscow on strategic stability matters.

He characterized the omission of language painting Russia as a threat as a 'positive step,' reflecting a potential shift towards more constructive relations.