Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has approved...
According to Russian officials, the adjustment of the country"s military doctrine was prompted by real threats and challenges facing Russia.
The following are important points from the document posted on the Kremlin"s website:
* The existing architecture of global security, including its mechanisms based on international law, does not ensure the equal security of all nations
* Russia is facing an increased military threat from several directions
Some of the main external threats:
* Attempts to expand NATO military infrastructure closer to Russian borders
* Deployment (or expansion) of foreign military contingents on territories neighboring Russia or its allies
* Development and deployment of missile defense systems which undermine global stability and disrupt the strategic balance of power, militarization of space and deployment of non-nuclear precision strategic weapons
* Territorial claims against Russia and its allies