US Releases New Security Strategy Praised by Kremlin

The White House released an updated National Security Strategy on Friday, drawing praise from the Kremlin for aligning closely with Russia's vision of international relations, even as the document seeks to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine through direct U.S. mediation.

The 33-page document outlines President Donald Trump's "America First" approach, emphasizing flexible realism that prioritizes U.S. interests above global interventions. It calls for strategic stability with Russia, including negotiations for a swift end to hostilities in Ukraine and efforts to reduce the risk of broader conflict between Moscow and European states. The strategy also aims to dispel perceptions of NATO as an ever-expanding alliance. Notably, it drops previous characterizations of Russia as a direct threat, opting instead for limited cooperation on issues like arms control.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the revisions as a positive step, marking a fundamental departure from prior U.S. administrations. In interviews aired Sunday on Russian state media, Peskov said the adjustments "largely correspond with our vision," highlighting commitments to dialogue and good relations that echo...