Russia says US, NATO ‘major threats’ to nationwide safety

SAINT PETERSBURG: The US’ quest to dominate the oceans and NATO’s growth are the largest 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 “major challenges and threats” to nationwide safety and improvement had been Washington´s “strategic goal to dominate the world’s oceans” and NATO army infrastructure transferring in the direction of Russia’s borders.

“Russia’s unbiased inner and exterior coverage faces counter-measures from the USA and its allies, who goal to protect their dominance on the planet, together with its oceans,” stated the doctrine, signed on Russian Navy Day.

Moscow views the Western army alliance — the Soviet Union’s enemy through 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 want to develop a “protected and aggressive” sea route from Europe to Asia, generally known as the Northeast Passage, through the nation’s Arctic shoreline and guarantee it labored all year long.

“In the present day’s Russia can not exist and not using a sturdy fleet… and can defend its pursuits on the planet’s oceans firmly and with decision,” the doctrine added.