Trump’s new security doctrine gives Putin exactly what he wants

Kyiv Independent: The strategy names Moscow as a “perceived” existential threat to Europe — but not to the U.S. Washington’s role is simply to engage through diplomatic channels to “stabilize” the strategic relations with Russia.

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Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president known for his inflammatory rhetoric toward Ukraine and the West, praised its “realistic assessment of many modern challenges.”

“The adjustments we’re seeing… are largely consistent with our vision,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said…