Putin's nuclear doctrine revisions send strong warning to West Kremlin spox says

Statements made by Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the country’s nuclear doctrine can be interpreted as a clear signal to the West, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

In a press briefing, Peskov acknowledged that these recent comments should be regarded as a noteworthy indication directed at Western nations, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

His remarks came in response to inquiries about the nuclear policy innovations Putin outlined during a meeting with the Russian Security Council on September 25.

During that meeting, Putin issued a stern warning, asserting that any conventional assault on Russia, backed by a nuclear power, would be perceived as a collective attack on the nation. He explained that this update to Russia’s nuclear policy follows a comprehensive review carried out by the Defense Ministry and other state agencies in light of new military threats and risks to Russia and its allies.

Putin emphasized that the revised nuclear doctrine states that aggression against Russia by any non-nuclear state, particularly when supported by a nuclear state, should be regarded as a joint assault. He further detailed that the criteria for deploying nuclear weapons would hinge on credible intelligence regarding a significant aerospace attack, particularly if such threats cross Russian borders.

“We reserve the right to utilize nuclear weapons in the event of aggression against Russia and Belarus,” he stated.

Additionally, when asked whether Russia plans to expand its nuclear capabilities, Peskov clarified, “There have been no discussions or statements regarding plans to increase our nuclear potential. The president has indicated that our nuclear triad remains a steadfast guarantor of nuclear deterrence.”

By Tamilla Hasanova