1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov August 20, 2020Russian Armed Forces: Military Doctrine and StrategyMembers of Congress may have an interest in the evolution and current state of Russian military doctrine and strategy to assess Russian intentions and capabilities. Russia has expanded its military cap
2、abilities over the last decade, which has been displayed in its invasion of Ukraine and intervention in Syria. Enhanced military capabilities have enabled the Russian government to expand its policy options and pursue more aggressive foreign policy decisions. These changes pair with recent statement
3、s and adjustments to Russian military doctrine that provide insight into how Russian leaders think about using force to advance foreign policy objectives. Russian Military and Security Strategy Documents Russias official security doctrines are detailed in its 2014 Military Doctrine and 2015 National
4、 Security Strategy. Other key strategy documents include the 2016 Foreign Policy Concept, 2017 Naval Strategy, and 2020 Principles of Nuclear Deterrence Strategy. These documents offer insight into how Russian leaders perceive threats and how Russian military and security policymakers envision the f