Vladimir Putin has updated Russia's nuclear doctrine, stating nuclear retaliation may occur if non-nuclear states, backed by nuclear powers, aggress against Russia or its allies. This marks a significant shift in deterrence policies, expanding the criteria under which Russia might consider nuclear action.
The Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, explicitly noted that Russia reserves the right to respond with nuclear force in the event of a conventional attack on its territory or one of its allies, emphasizing that any aggression, particularly involving western nations, could trigger severe consequences.
Putin stated that Russia's nuclear deterrence strategy does not require a preventative strike, asserting that a retaliatory strike will ensure that any aggressor is guaranteed destruction, underscoring the capabilities and resolve of Russian nuclear forces.
Peskov indicated that the new doctrine is a 'certain signal' to the West, warning against the use of long-range missiles against Russian territory, reiterating the gravity of the security situation and the potential ramifications of military actions taken by NATO countries.
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