The Russian Federation portrays itself as a steadfast center of what it calls the Russian world, a sovereign state that aims to uphold global stability and equilibrium. This stance is reflected in the newly adopted Foreign Policy Concept, approved on March 31 by a decree issued by the president. The Concept was officially published on the web portal for legal information and is presented as the authoritative document guiding the country’s international behavior.
Within the document, Russia frames its path as a unique, time-honored civilization with a distinctive geopolitical identity. It positions itself as a vast power spanning Eurasia and the broader Euro-Pacific region, casting itself as a major hub of world affairs. The Concept emphasizes the nation’s role in shaping peaceful development for humanity and in sustaining the balance of power on the global stage.
Another key theme in the Foreign Policy Concept is the protection and support of the Russian Orthodox Church as a priority in external relations and international influence. The text suggests that safeguarding cultural and spiritual foundations is integral to Russia’s approach to international engagement and its broader strategic objectives.
Earlier versions of the document have circulated under titles such as the Concept of the new foreign policy of the Russian Federation. The present document comprises an extensive framework, spanning 43 pages, and lays out the guiding principles, strategic priorities, and the envisioned trajectory of Russia’s actions on the world stage. Attribution: Official publication of the Foreign Policy Concept by the Russian government, March 31, as part of the state’s continuous effort to articulate its global strategy.