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CNN – March 31, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a decree on a new version of the Russian Foreign Policy Concept, which lists the US as the main security threat to Russia and “the just development of mankind.”

“Moscow considers Washington’s course as the main source of risks for its own and international security, for peace and the just development of mankind as a whole,” the document read.

“The new concept of foreign policy provides for the possibility of symmetrical and asymmetric measures in response to unfriendly actions against the Russian Federation,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said after presenting Putin with the updated doctrine.

The 42-page document outlines the main objectives of Moscow’s foreign policy, among which are the strengthening of the military cooperation with allies and elimination of US dominance in world affairs.

The document made no direct mention of Ukraine even as Russia continues its full-scale invasion of the country, but did say that “Moscow is stepping up the process of registration within the framework of international law of its state border and jurisdiction over the territories it controls.”

“The main goal in the near abroad is to turn the region into a zone of peace, good neighborliness and prosperity,” it continued.

According to the document, Moscow also sees “risks of aggravating conflicts involving large countries, as well as their escalation into a local or global war. The factor of strength increasingly determines relations between countries.”

Russia will also focus on deepening ties with India and China as well as increasing cooperation with Latin American countries.

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