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Pentagon Publishes New Defense Strategy

© AP Photo / Alex BrandonPresident Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago club, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla., as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens
President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago club, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach, Fla., as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listens - Sputnik International, 1920, 24.01.2026
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The newly released US defense strategy frames Russia’s nuclear arsenal as the world’s largest and insists the US must have "guaranteed access" to Greenland—even as it claims the strategy "is not a strategy of isolation."
Key takeaways:
Ukraine conflict resolution is described as primarily Europe’s responsibility.
NATO allies are said to surpass Russia in "latent military power."
Iran may seek nuclear weapons by "refusing to engage in meaningful negotiations."
North Korea's nuclear forces are a direct threat to Washington.
US nuclear modernization will focus on deterrence and escalation management.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner during the Russia-US talks in Moscow on January 23, 2026. 
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Analysis
Russia–US Talks Could Add to ‘Total Breakdown’ of Ukraine
The US National Defense Strategy mentions the importance of ending the Ukraine conflict.
"As [US] President [Donald] Trump has said, the war in Ukraine must end. As he has also emphasized, however, this is Europe’s responsibility first and foremost," the document says.
It says securing and sustaining peace will require leadership and commitment from the US's NATO allies.
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