President Vladimir Putin has approved Russia’s first long-term naval development strategy aimed at 2050, as stated by Kremlin aide Nikolai Patrushev in an interview published on Monday.

According to Patrushev, the strategy reflects Russia’s aspirations to regain its status as a prominent maritime nation. He elaborated in the pro-government newspaper Argumenty i Fakty that the document evaluates the worldwide military and political landscape, outlines potential conflict scenarios, and analyzes the capabilities of major naval powers.

He noted that the strategy also draws lessons from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where the Russian Black Sea Fleet has experienced substantial losses due to Ukrainian missile and drone attacks.

Patrushev emphasized that this development strategy addresses the crucial question of how Russia’s naval power should be structured to effectively protect its interests across global waters.

“This is the first time in contemporary Russian history that such a comprehensive strategic planning document has been adopted,” he remarked.

The complete strategy document has not been made public.

The initial draft was prepared by Russia’s Defense Ministry and subsequently refined by the Russian Maritime Board, which Patrushev has led since its formation last August, in cooperation with various federal agencies. Putin officially approved the strategy on May 30.

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

This 2050 strategy builds upon Russia’s 2022 Naval Doctrine, which identified the United States and NATO as primary threats and highlighted the importance of enhancing the Arctic and Pacific fleets.