The new naval doctrine signed by Putin considers the US strategy to dominate the oceans and the NATO expansion trend is a threat to Russia.

The 55 -page document shows the main challenges and threats to Russia's security and development lies in the strategic goal of dominating the oceans in the world that Washington pursues as well as the trend of NATO expansion.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new naval doctrine at the state history museum in St. Petersburg today.

Russia's domestic and external policy is faced with measures from the US and allies, who want to maintain their dominance around the world, including oceans,

The doctrine says Moscow will find a way to strengthen its top position in an effort to explore the Arctic and mineral resources, while maintaining the strategic stability here by strengthening the potential of the ship

Russia today cannot exist without a strong fleet ... and will protect its interests on the oceans around the world, the doctrine emphasizes.

The new naval doctrine was passed in the context of Russia facing unprecedented pressure from Western countries, through a series of sanctions, for military campaigns in Ukraine.

Russia responded by banning exporting more than 200 items in the field of telecommunications, health, cars, agriculture, electrical engineering and technology until the end of 2022. Moscow also banned a series of Western officials entering and Trung.

Russia has cut the supply of gas to 6 European countries, on the grounds that these countries do not accept payment of Ruble contracts required from Moscow.