Kremlin Hails Shift in U.S. Security Strategy under Trump

The Kremlin praised the U.S. for revising its national security strategy to stop labeling Russia as a 'direct threat.' This policy shift marks a move towards cooperation, aiming for strategic stability amid ongoing conflicts involving Moscow. European allies remain cautious of this change in tone.

The Kremlin has expressed approval for a change in the United States' national security strategy under President Donald Trump, which no longer identifies Russia as a 'direct threat.' This was reported by the TASS news agency on Sunday, quoting spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

The revised U.S. national security approach follows years of tensions post-Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its broader military actions in Ukraine from 2022. While Moscow had previously been highlighted as a significant threat in U.S. strategies, the new policy suggests a path towards limited cooperation and strategic stability. Peskov noted this as a positive development requiring further analysis.

The updated strategy, titled under Trump's vision of 'flexible realism,' prioritizes American interests while addressing conflict resolution in Ukraine. Despite the shift, U.S. allies in Europe express concern over potential impacts on ongoing deterrence efforts against Russia.

(With inputs from agencies.)