Kremlin Says Trump’s Revised U.S. Security Strategy Is "Largely Consistent" With Moscow — Europe Voices Concern

Kremlin Welcomes Changes In U.S. Security Strategy, But Allies Are Wary

Russia has publicly welcomed revisions to the U.S. National Security Strategy, with the Kremlin saying the changes represent a notable break from previous Washington policy and are "largely consistent" with Moscow’s perspective.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television channel Rossiya that the updated document drops language that previously described Russia as a direct threat and instead calls for limited cooperation on issues such as strategic stability.

"The adjustments we’re seeing, I would say, are largely consistent with our vision," Mr. Peskov said. "And, perhaps, we can hope that this could be a modest guarantee that we will be able to constructively continue our joint work on finding a peaceful settlement in Ukraine."

The 29-page strategy, published on Friday, frames President Donald Trump’s foreign-policy approach as one of "flexible realism," saying U.S. policy should be guided above all by "what works for America." It signals a softer diplomatic tone while reiterating that Russia’s actions in Ukraine remain a central security concern.

The announcement arrives amid a stalled U.S. peace initiative in which Washington reportedly presented proposals that accept several of Moscow’s core demands. The strategy says Washington will seek a swift resolution to the conflict in Ukraine and aims to re-establish "strategic stability" with Moscow, alongside other diplomatic and security efforts.

European allies, which rely on U.S. military and diplomatic backing to deter further Russian aggression, have watched the shift closely. Some officials warned that a milder U.S. tone could weaken collective pressure on Moscow while the conflict continues. At the same time, the U.S. has maintained sanctions related to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.

Mr. Peskov cautioned that Moscow will study the document closely before drawing broader conclusions. "We certainly need to look at it more closely and analyse it," he said, underlining that rhetoric in strategic documents must be matched by concrete policy moves.

What Comes Next

Both NATO partners and Washington will likely monitor how language in the strategy translates into concrete policy, including arms control talks, sanctions enforcement, and diplomatic engagement on Ukraine. The revised wording offers a potential opening for discussions with Moscow, but the international reaction remains cautious.