Putin gives his approval
Putin gives his approval to modifications to Russia’s nuclear doctrine.
Vladimir Putin has authorized modifications to. Russia’s nuclear doctrine that outline new circumstances in which the nation may use its arsenal.
According to the new doctrine, a non-nuclear state attack. Will be seen as a joint attack on Russia if it is supported by a nuclear power.
The September proposal for the upgrade was approved on Tuesday, the 1,000th day of the conflict with Ukraine.
It also comes after Washington decided to permit Ukraine to launch long-range American missiles into Russia on Monday.
A significant strike on Russia using conventional missiles, drones, or airplanes.
As well as an attack on Belarus or any other serious danger to Russian sovereignty. May qualify as a nuclear retaliation under the new rules.
Moscow would consider any aggression against. Russia by a coalition member to be an act of aggression by the entire organization.
According to state-run news outlet Tass. The modifications broaden the range of nations and alliances that could face a potential nuclear strike. As well as the kind of military threats that could be addressed.
“We strongly are in favor of doing everything to not allow nuclear war to happen. However, stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
A statement signed by the G20, which includes Russia.
“clearly indicated we want to progress towards a world free of nuclear weapons. According to Mr. Lavrov, who was speaking at a press conference at the Rio de Janeiro summit.
Ukraine welcomes missile news, but it “will not win war.”
The Kremlin announced the shift and called on other nations to research it.
According to Tass, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that “this is a very important text” and that.
It should become a topic to a very serious investigation.”
Russia threatened “an adequate and tangible” retaliation on. Monday over US President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to attack the nation with ATACMS missiles.
According to a statement from the foreign ministry, such an attack on Russian soil.
Would signify the direct involvement of the United States and its satellites in hostilities against Russia.
Putin had asked that the new philosophy be modified early this year to make it in accordance with the current circumstances.
According to Mr. Peskov, who stated on Tuesday that it was released “in a timely manner” .