Dmitry Peskov

Speaking to state media, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow viewed the adjustments in U.S.

strategic policy as positive and largely consistent with Russia's own vision of global affairs.

The document removes mention of Russia as a strategic threat and instead criticizes U.S.

allies in Europe for failing to tend to their own security,

The paper also largely aligns with Russia in arguing European efforts to preserve Ukraine's territorial integrity are unrealistic.

The paper's release comes as the White House says it's close to finalizing a deal to end Russia's nearly four-year war in Ukraine, raising concerns in Kiev and Europe that the U.S.

and Russia are working together to force concessions on Ukraine.

Charles Mainz, NPR News, Moscow.

Amid an avalanche of media reports outlining a peace plan that critics argue skews in Russia's favor, Moscow has remained largely silent.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged that while there had been contacts with the U.S., there was, quote, no process that could be called consultations on Ukraine.

In fact, Peskov said Moscow had yet to receive an official copy of the U.S.

proposal.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has also said little about the most recent U.S.

diplomatic push.

Instead, the Kremlin released new footage of Putin visiting a military command post as his top brass claimed new Russian advances across the front line.

Ukraine disputed that assessment.

Charles Baines, NPR News, Moscow.