Putin approves new national policy strategy for Russia

(Patria) - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree approving Russia's National Policy Strategy until 2036, TASS reported.

The document has 61 provisions divided into six parts. In addition to general provisions, the document contains an overview of current interethnic relations in Russia. Other parts are dedicated to the goals, principles, and priorities of the country's national policy, as well as the implementation of national policy in Russian regions. The document also contains target figures.

In accordance with the document, the strategy is designed to "preserve the historically formed
unity and territorial integrity of Russia, its internal stability, the harmonious development and prosperity of the peoples of Russia, as well as strengthen the unity of the multi-ethnic population of Russia (Russian nation) as the foundation of a single civilization-state".

Strategic planning document

The strategy is described as a strategic planning document in the sphere of Russia's national security, which is complex, inter-sectoral, and socially oriented. Its purpose is to help government agencies establish common approaches to Russia's national policies in agreement with civil society institutions.

The previous National Policy Strategy was adopted in 2012 and remains in effect until 2025. It has been amended twice, in 2018 and 2024. The new strategy is broader than its predecessor of 37 points, including those regarding target figures and expected results.

Putin has tasked the government with approving the document's implementation plan and recommended that regional and local self-government authorities rely on the new Strategy in addressing related tasks.