Summary
Russia has responded positively to President Trump's new US National Security Strategy, saying it aligns with its own goals. The 33-page document does not consider Russia a threat and focuses on issues like migration and the influence of the EU. European officials and analysts have criticized the strategy, raising concerns about its impact on European security and ties with the US.
Key Facts
- The new US National Security Strategy was released by President Trump's administration last week.
- Russia sees the strategy as aligning with its own vision and opinions.
- The document does not label Russia as a threat to the United States.
- Key priorities in the strategy include fighting foreign influence, ending mass migration, and criticizing the EU.
- European officials are concerned that the strategy's softer tone towards Russia might weaken efforts to end the ongoing war.
- The strategy emphasizes restoring "Western identity" and warns of Europe's potential economic decline.
- Concerns were raised about the strategy's focus on freedom of expression and its similarity to views from the Kremlin.
- The strategy calls for increased defense spending from countries like Japan, South Korea, and Australia.
