SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) – A new naval doctrine was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, and in it, the United States has been cast as Russia's main rival. The singing also set forth Russia's global maritime ambitions for the Arctic and Black Sea.
"The strategic policy of the USA to dominate the world's oceans" threatens Russia, Putin said during a speech in St. Petersburg.
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After inspecting the navy in St. Petersburg, Putin gave his speech in which he also said that his nation could defeat any potential aggressors, touting the nation's Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles, Fox News reported.
Putin noted that the missiles would begin being delivered within months to the Admiral Gorshkov frigate. After they are delivered, he said their positioning would depend on a number of factors.
"The key thing here is the capability of the Russian navy… It is able to respond with lightning speed to all who decides to infringe on our sovereignty and freedom," Putin said, Reuters reported.
The 55-page naval doctrine set out broad strategic missions for the country's navy and its goal to be a "great maritime power" around the globe while also planning a "comprehensive strengthening of Russia's geopolitical position."
While discussing the U.S. as the main threat to Russia, the doctrine also pointed out the movement of NATO and its increasing proximity to Russia's borders.
The doctrine goes on to say that if soft powers like diplomatic and economic tools failed, Russia would use their military force appropriately to the situation in the world's oceans.
One area it lists as particularly important is the Arctic Ocean, something the U.S. has continually said Russia is trying to militarize.
Putin did not mention his ongoing war in Ukraine during his speech which has now entered its seven month, but it did come the same day as a drone strike at the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, which left five wounded.
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