Russia Revises Its Navy Doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in celebrations for Navy Day in Baltiysk, Kaliningrad region, Russia, July 26, 2015. Reuters/RIA Novosti/Mikhail

IBTimes: Russia Amends Navy Doctrine To Counter NATO On Black Sea, Maintain Presence In Atlantic And Mediterranean

Russia on Sunday released its revised maritime doctrine, aimed at boosting the Russian navy’s strategic positions on the Black Sea, while also helping the country’s military maintain a strong presence in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. According to officials, the move is aimed at countering NATO’s “inadmissible expansion” near the country’s western borders.

A 2010 version of the doctrine also identified NATO as a major threat to Russia. However, the recent conflict in eastern Ukraine and Moscow’s alleged involvement in aiding pro-Russian rebels there have further deteriorated relations between Russia and the West. Published Sunday on the Kremlin's website, the updated doctrine focuses on “developing infrastructures” for the country’s fleet stationed in the Black Sea off the Crimean peninsula, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported.

More News On Russia's New Navy Doctrine

New Russian Naval Doctrine Enshrines Confrontation With NATO -- Moscow Times
Russia revises navy doctrine over NATO's 'inadmissible' expansion -- AFP
Russia’s Maritime doctrine – counter-measure to NATO’s climbing escalation ladder’ -- RT
Russian Maritime Doctrine Lays Foundation to New Marine Law -- Sputnik
Russian navy to focus on energy-rich Arctic, Atlantic oceans -- Deutsche Welle
Russia seeks to strengthen naval forces in Arctic with updated maritime doctrine -- UPI
Russia vows to bolster naval power as Putin eyes Arctic treasures and Mediterranean force -- Express
Russian Navy Plans Major Surge Forward In Response To NATO Expansion -- Daily Caller
Russia unveils new naval doctrine, but can it afford it? -- Washington Times