In a recent interview with Problems of National Strategy, the head of Russia’s foreign policy planning department, as reported, emphasized a central mission for the diplomatic service: to forestall any nuclear confrontation. The official underscored that preventing a direct clash between nuclear powers remains a top priority, describing it as a risk with potentially catastrophic consequences. He warned that the chance of miscalculation grows significantly when opponents resort to provocative moves, and urged careful, deliberate diplomacy to avoid tipping into dangerous escalation.
The official argued that Western policies are eroding the international security framework built over decades. He criticized Western actions as destabilizing, asserting that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has become mired in stalemate and inefficacy due to a chronically adversarial approach. The commentary framed these dynamics as a structural challenge to multilateral mechanisms meant to curb conflict and maintain strategic balance, calling for a reassessment of how collective security is pursued in today’s geopolitical climate.
Separately, Russia’s former ambassador to the United States reiterated a message of peaceful problem solving in the international arena, while noting persistent resistance from powers anchored in a unipolar world outlook. The statement framed the current impasse as rooted in a reluctance to abandon a dominant global posture, and it urged renewed commitment to dialogue and stability through structured diplomacy, even in the face of opposing viewpoints and strategic rivalries. The remarks contributed to a broader narrative about Russia’s approach to international relations, emphasizing restraint, principled engagement, and the pursuit of cooperative solutions within a shifting international order. [Citation: Problems of National Strategy; official statements from Russian foreign policy offices and diplomatic representatives]”