Kremlin slams Trump's 'imperialist' national security strategy
Source: Politico
By LOUIS NELSON 12/19/2017 06:53 AM EST
A Russian government spokesman said Tuesday that the national security strategy unveiled by the White House a day earlier showed an imperialist character.
A quick read of the parts of the strategy that mention our country one way or another... (shows) an imperialist character, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday, according to a Reuters report. Peskov added that the U.S. strategy also demonstrated an unwillingness to give up the idea of a unipolar world, moreover, an insistent unwillingness, disregard for a multipolar world.
The strategy released Monday by the White House names Russia, along with China, in his remarks Monday as nations that challenge American power, influence and interests, attempting to erode American security and prosperity. It also warns against the notion that engagement with rivals will turn them into benign actors and trustworthy partners.
The strategys tough talk towards Russia raised eyebrows among some, given President Donald Trumps willingness to speak warmly of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, and his hesitancy to accept the conclusion of the U.S. intelligence community that the Kremlin was to blame for a massive campaign of election interference during last years presidential campaign.
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shraby
(21,946 posts)decide he's stronger that putin and try to run their country too?
So Sad!
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)it is less imperialist than isolationist.
Trump talks about American leadership, but his policies promote American isolation.
But this is all just theater.
bucolic_frolic
(43,176 posts)Trump throws out this high-minded speech, now Kremlin shoots it down like they're on opposite sides.
It's pabulum for the masses. Media manipulation.
Lonestarblue
(10,011 posts)Trump spoke with Putin twice in four days. Was the information that helped Russia prevent an attack in St. Petersburg merely fiction to provide a reason for the unusual calls so Trump and Putin could plan this response to make Trump look tough on Russia? The only proof we have that an event was foiled is from Trump and Putin. Pardon me, but Im suspicious.
pandr32
(11,588 posts)estefanyo
(21 posts)It was likely McMaster or other non-morons.
marble falls
(57,099 posts)dalton99a
(81,515 posts)Donald: "Sure thing, boss"
Guy Whitey Corngood
(26,501 posts)OxQQme
(2,550 posts)What's up with that?