Putin emphasized that Russia could use nuclear weapons in response to a conventional attack posing a "critical threat to our sovereignty," indicating a lower threshold for nuclear engagement.
He stated that the conditions for Russia's move to use nuclear weapons are now "clearly stated" in the revisions, reflecting a shift towards preparedness for escalated conflict.
The revised doctrine suggests that any conventional strike by a non-nuclear country, with the backing of a nuclear power, can be interpreted as a joint attack on Russia.
Putin's warning signals that if Ukraine were to gain long-range missile capability to hit Russia, it would escalate tensions to a direct conflict between Russia and NATO.
Collection
[
|
...
]