Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the Russian National Security Strategy, Interfax reports.
“Only a harmonious combination of a strong state and human well-being will ensure the formation of a just society and the prosperity of Russia,” the document reads.
It emphasizes that “the strategy is based on the inextricable relationship and interdependence of the national security of the Russian Federation and the socio-economic development of the country.”
It is noted that “the actions of some countries are aimed at instigating disintegration processes in the CIS in order to destroy Russia’s ties with its traditional allies.” It is emphasized that a number of states call Russia a threat and even a military adversary.
The danger of the escalation of armed conflicts into local and regional wars, including with the participation of nuclear powers, is increasing. Space and information spaces are being actively developed as new spheres of military operations, the document says.
It says that in case of unfriendly actions of foreign states against the country, including the use of sanctions, Russia still reserves the right to apply symmetric and asymmetric measures.