US, NATO Main Threats To National Security, Says New Russia Naval Doctrine

Saint Petersburg: The US' quest to dominate the oceans and NATO's enlargement are the most important threats going through Russia, in response to a brand new Russian naval doctrine signed by President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. The 55-page doc stated the "main challenges and threats" to nationwide safety and growth have been Washington's "strategic objective to dominate the world's oceans" and NATO army infrastructure shifting in direction of Russia's borders. "Russia's independent internal and external policy faces counter-measures from the United States and its allies, who aim to preserve their dominance in the world, including its oceans," stated the doctrine, signed on Russian Navy Day. Moscow views the Western army alliance -- the Soviet Union's enemy throughout the Chilly Battle -- as an existential risk, utilizing Ukraine's membership hopes to justify its offensive on February 24. The doctrine stated Moscow will search to strengthen its main place in exploring the Arctic and its mineral assets and preserve "strategic stability" there by bolstering the potential of the northern and Pacific fleets. It additionally talked about Russia's need to develop a "safe and competitive" sea route from Europe to Asia, often known as the Northeast Passage, by way of the nation's Arctic shoreline and guarantee it labored all year long. "Today's Russia cannot exist without a strong fleet... and will defend its interests in the world's oceans firmly and with resolution," the doctrine added. (Apart from the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV workers and is revealed from a syndicated feed.)