The Concept of the Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation (CFPRF) is a document outlining Russia’s strategic vision, guiding principles, and priorities in international relations. The document, most revised in 2023, represents the first comprehensive foreign policy statement Moscow published in the wake of the Ukraine war. Its content provides insight into how Moscow views the world since the war broke out and what President Putin believes the future may hold.

Broadly, the CFPRF outlines Russia’s vision for reshaping the international order and its role within it. Similar to China, Russia calls for a multipolar world, emphasizing cooperation with emerging powers. The layout of the strategy highlights Russia’s priorities, with China, India, and the Global South at the top of the list and the United States and Europe relegated toward the bottom. It addresses various regions, starting with the near abroad and including the Islamic world. The section concerning the United States is entitled ‘The U.S. and Other Anglo-Saxon States.’