(VOVworld)-Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new military doctrine. The new military doctrine says the main external risks for the country are the expansion of NATO's military capabilities and destabilization in several regions.

Russia's President Putin signs new military doctrine (Photo: Reuters)

The doctrine also says the main internal risks are activities to destabilize situation in the country and the activities of terrorists. Another noteworthy point in the doctrine is that it sets a new military goal: the protection of national interests in the Arctic.
The new doctrine comes days after neighboring Ukraine canceled its non-aligned status, allowing it to work toward NATO membership.