The change in the U.S. national security strategy has been appreciated by the Kremlin, as Russia is no longer considered a "direct threat" and cooperation in the field of strategic stability is being requested.

The spokesperson for the Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov, welcomed the Trump administration's decision to revise the national security strategy, abandoning the characterization of Russia as a direct threat. This change comes after years in which Russia was considered a major threat, especially after the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The newly announced American strategy adopts a more moderate tone, promoting limited cooperation with Moscow in the field of strategic stability. Peskov stated that this is a positive approach, but emphasized the need for a detailed analysis of the document. The 29-page strategy reflects a foreign policy based on "flexible realism," aimed at finding quick solutions to the conflict in Ukraine and restoring stability with Russia, despite concerns about Moscow's actions in Ukraine. Trump's critics have accused him of being too lenient with Russia, although the administration has maintained sanctions against it.