Russia's nuclear doctrine change supports peaceful settlement in Ukraine Hungarian minister says

Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó has announced that the change in Russia's nuclear doctrine underscores the urgent need to resolve the conflict in Ukraine through peaceful means.

Szijjártó emphasised that the conflict "cannot be resolved on the battlefield" and requires a diplomatic solution, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

He highlighted the necessity for the international community to focus more on finding a diplomatic resolution. The Hungarian minister added that the alteration in Russia's nuclear doctrine supports the call for a peaceful settlement of the conflict, as it would bring an end to the conflict and eliminate nuclear risks.

On September 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the foundations of the country's nuclear deterrence policy must be adapted to modern realities. He noted that aggression against Russia from any non-nuclear country, especially if supported by a nuclear power, should be viewed as a joint attack.

President Putin also clarified the conditions under which Russia would use nuclear weapons. The following day, press secretary of the Russian leader Dmitry Peskov mentioned that the renewal of Russia's nuclear doctrine should be regarded as a clear signal to unfriendly nations. 

While commenting on this issue, US political analyst Garland Nixon identified pressure from Western countries as a key factor driving changes in Russia's nuclear policy.

He emphasised that any nation, particularly a nuclear power facing similar threats, would likely respond in the same manner as Russia.

By Naila Huseynova