Russia Welcomes Revised U.S. National Security Strategy, Says Putin Has No Intention to Recreate Soviet Union

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia welcomes the newly revised U.S. National Security Strategy, which no longer labels Moscow as a “direct threat,” according to Alqahera News.

The clarification came as the Kremlin also reiterated that President Vladimir Putin has no intention of re-establishing the Soviet Union, dismissing recurring Western claims about Moscow’s geopolitical ambitions.

Russia’s response to the updated American strategy—announced under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump—stood in contrast to criticism voiced by several Western European allies. The new document sparked debate after Washington warned that “European civilization could disappear within 20 years” if security challenges are not addressed, a claim that stirred concern across NATO capitals.

Speaking to the state-run TASS news agency, Peskov said the Kremlin views the removal of terminology describing Russia as a direct security threat as “a positive step.”

“The updated document removed the words that describe Russia as a ‘direct threat,’ and instead encouraged cooperation with Moscow on issues of strategic stability,” Peskov said. “We consider this a constructive development.”

The Kremlin spokesperson added that Russia remains open to dialogue with the United States on global security matters, despite persistent tensions between the two countries.