Russia said the new US National Security Strategy released by President Donald Trump reflects positions close to its own, a shift that has triggered concern among European officials already negotiating with Washington over a possible Ukraine peace deal.
The document sets out a foreign-policy rewrite that downplays Russia as a threat, reframes the war in Ukraine in economic and stability terms, and criticizes EU governance. It also questions NATO’s trajectory, warns of deep structural problems in Europe, and promotes a sharper burden-sharing model.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told state media the changes were “largely consistent with our vision,” as reported by the BBC. He called the move positive, while noting Moscow would study the document further before reaching firm conclusions.
Document warns of Europe's 'civilization erasure'
The strategy avoids describing Russia as a threat and argues that Europe faces “civilization erasure.” It highlights migration, foreign influence, and opposition to what the US administration calls EU “censorship” as core priorities.
It also refers to “the Ukraine war” without mentioning Russian aggression and says US objectives include an “expeditious cessation of hostilities” to stabilize European economies and restore “strategic stability with Russia.”
Several EU officials and analysts have warned that the framing mirrors Kremlin narratives and could weaken Western positions in negotiations over the war.
Strategy blames EU for blocking US peace efforts
The 33-page document claims the EU has blocked US attempts to end the conflict and says Washington should “re-establish strategic stability to Russia” to help stabilize European economies.
It questions whether some NATO members will remain militarily reliable and urges allies to meet the Hague Commitment target of 5 percent of GDP on defense.
It signals support for political forces inside EU states that the strategy describes as patriotic, while warning that current trends could make Europe “unrecognizable in 20 years or less.”
European leaders push back
European leaders responded cautiously. The BBC reported that German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the US remains a key ally but argued that issues such as freedom of expression do not belong in a security strategy.
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote that Europe is America’s closest partner and urged Washington to stay focused on common threats. Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt said the document shifts US policy “to the right of the extreme right.”
Strategy outlines broader goals on Venezuela, Asia defense
The strategy also outlines broader foreign-policy goals, including potential action against drug-trafficking routes near Venezuela and calls for higher defense spending by Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Taiwan.
Democratic lawmakers in Washington warned the approach could damage long-standing partnerships. Representative Jason Crow said the document risks US global standing, while Representative Gregory Meeks said it abandons decades of values-based leadership.
