In light of an 'emergence of new sources of military threats and risks for Russia and our allies,' Putin stated that any military aggression backed by a nuclear power would be viewed as a joint attack on Russia. This shift in nuclear doctrine underscores the Kremlin's increasingly aggressive stance and concern about NATO's support for Ukraine, where Moscow perceives a heightened risk of conventional military attacks from non-nuclear states.
Putin emphasized that the updated nuclear doctrine specifies that non-nuclear states conducting aggression with the backing of nuclear powers will be considered as conducting a joint attack on Russia. This development indicates a strategic pivot for Russian defense policy, suggesting a potential re-evaluation of military engagement protocols amidst growing tensions with Western nations.
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