Putin Unveils Russias Groundbreaking Naval Strategy Aiming for Global Maritime Dominance by 2050

President Vladimir Putin has sanctioned Russia’s first comprehensive long-term plan for navy development through 2050, as stated by Kremlin aide Nikolai Patrushev in an interview published on Monday.

This strategy highlights Russia’s goals to regain its position as a significant maritime force. Patrushev, speaking to the pro-government newspaper Argumenty i Fakty, noted that the document evaluates the international military and political landscape, outlines possible conflict scenarios, and examines the strengths of leading naval powers.

He mentioned that it also takes into account insights gained from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has faced substantial losses due to Ukrainian missile and drone attacks.

Patrushev emphasized that the development plan “addresses the crucial question of how Russia’s naval capabilities should be structured to effectively safeguard its interests in the world’s oceans.”

“This marks the first time in modern Russian history that such a broad and detailed strategic planning document has been adopted,” he remarked.

The complete text of the strategy has not been made public.

The initial version was created by Russia’s Defense Ministry and later revised by the Russian Maritime Board, which Patrushev has chaired since it was formed last August, in collaboration with other federal agencies. Putin officially approved the strategy on May 30.

In April, Putin indicated that 8.4 trillion rubles (approximately $106.3 billion) would be designated for new naval vessels over the next ten years.

The 2050 strategy builds upon Russia’s 2022 Naval Doctrine, which identified the United States and NATO as primary threats and emphasized the enhancement of the Arctic and Pacific fleets.